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    Published: Oct 26, 2018 Updated: Feb 1, 2021 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 6 Comments

    Pulled Pork Enchiladas

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    pulled pork enchiladas

    Pulled Pork Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food. Tender pulled pork, cream cheese, and flavorful enchilada sauce are just some of the reasons why these enchiladas are a family favorite! A great way to use leftover Pulled Pork.

    pulled pork enchiladas

    I had prepared the pulled pork in my Instant Pot, which was a first for me. Although it was delicious, we had approximately two pounds of meat left. Enchiladas sounded like a great idea.

    I quickly made up a batch of my homemade Enchilada Sauce. Fortunately, the enchiladas came out great, so now I'm passing on the recipe to you. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

    How to Make This Recipe

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 1 | Prepare Pan

    Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add approximately ¼ cup of enchilada sauce in the casserole dish and distribute evenly.

    casserole dish with enchilada sauce

    Step 2 | Soften Cream Cheese

    Remove cream cheese from the package, place it on a plate, and cover it with a napkin. Microwave 45 seconds to soften. 

    Step 3 | Fill Tortillas

    Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of refried beans in the center of each tortilla. Add pulled pork, cream cheese, diced chilis, and one tablespoon sauce. Fold the sides of the tortilla to overlap the filling, and place seam-down into the pan. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

    tortilla with pork and cheese and sauce

    Step 4 | Cover Enchiladas with Sauce and Cheese

    Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the filled tortillas, followed by the shredded cheese.

    • enchiladas with red sauce
    • unbaked pulled pork enchiladas

    Step 5 | Bake Enchiladas

    Spray a piece of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray, then use the foil to seal the casserole dish. Bake enchiladas for 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

    pulled pork enchiladas

    Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

    What Goes in Enchiladas?

    The ingredients that go into enchiladas depends on your taste preference. That, and what you have in your fridge. This is a very forgiving recipe, so there's not a ton of ways to screw it up.

    As you might have noticed from the ingredients list, I used pulled pork, refried beans, and diced Anaheim chilis. Additionally, I used queso fresco (I didn't have cream cheese on hand).

    enchilada casserole on a plate with sour cream and salsa

    What To Serve With Pulled Pork Enchiladas?

    • Mexican Rice is always a great side dish option for a Mexican meal.
    • A black bean and avocado salad is another wonderful possibility.
    • Want something easier? How about some Refried beans? Simply toss the beans in a bowl, top with shredded cheese, and microwave.
    • If you want to kick the beans up a notch or two, mix them with some fried chorizo.
    • Don't forget Mexican Pickled Carrots, I have a great recipe!
    • The following toppings would be great too: Chili Sauce, Salsa Verde, sour cream, and Guacamole.
    • Finally, wash everything down with a nice, tall glass of Tamarind Margarita.

    • Because we love spicy food, I snuck in some jalapeño peppers from my garden. If you like spicy food, add some.
    • For extra creamy enchiladas, you can add sour cream, or mix in some shredded cheese. Truthfully, I normally mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and add a scoop of filling into each tortilla.
    • Another option is to stack the tortillas in the dish to make layers like you would with Lasagna, see my Green Enchiladas recipe as an example.
    • I ended up using 13 tortillas, you may use more or less, depending on the amount of filling.
    • I didn't add salt and pepper because the pulled pork was highly seasoned. You might need to season the meat if you feel it's not seasoned enough. If you're not worried about calories, you can dip the tortillas in hot oil for a few seconds and drain them on paper towels before using them.
    pulled pork enchiladas in a pan

    Related Recipes

    • Green Enchiladas with Leftover Chili Verde
    • 20 Ways to Use Leftover Pulled Pork
    • Mexican Salsa Recipe (using canned tomatoes)
    • Mexican Bean Dip Recipe

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    pulled pork enchiladas

    Pulled Pork Enchiladas

    Tasty pulled pork enchiladas, made with leftover pulled pork.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Resting Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 816kcal

    Ingredients

    • non-stick cooking spray
    • ½ cups red enchilada sauce
    • 8 ounce package cream cheese
    • 12-14 corn tortillas
    • 1 can refried beans
    • 2 lbs. pulled pork
    • 2 large Anaheim chilis (diced)
    • 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • salt and pepper (if needed)

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add approximately ¼ cup of enchilada sauce in the casserole dish and distribute evenly.
    • Remove cream cheese from package, place on a plate, and cover with a napkin. Microwave 45 seconds to soften. 
    • Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of refried beans in the center of each tortilla. Add pulled pork, cream cheese, diced chilis, and one tablespoon sauce. Fold the sides of the tortilla to overlap the filling, and place seam-down into the pan. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
    • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the filled tortillas, followed by the shredded cheese.
    • Spray a piece of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray, then use the foil to seal the casserole dish. Cook for 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

    Notes

    • Because we love spicy food, I snuck in some jalapeño peppers from my garden. If you like spicy food, add some.
    • For extra creamy enchiladas, you can add sour cream, or mix in some shredded cheese. Truthfully, I normally mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and add a scoop of filling into each tortilla.
    • Another option is to stack the tortillas in the dish to make layers like you would with lasagna, see my green enchiladas recipe as an example.
    • I ended up using 13 tortillas, you may use more or less, depending on the amount of filling.
    • I didn't add salt and pepper because the pulled pork was highly seasoned. You might need to season the meat if you feel it's not seasoned enough. If you're not worried about calories, you can dip the tortillas in hot oil for a few seconds and drain on paper towels before using.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2enchiladas | Calories: 816kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 948mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g
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    1. Maggie B says

      January 11, 2021 at 8:44 am

      Can't wait to try these! Just a heads up - in the actual recipe spot you forgot to put what to preheat oven to!

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        January 11, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Thank you for the heads up, I will look into that asap! ❤️

        Reply
    2. Ashley says

      April 30, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      You don’t mix all the ingredients together first?

      Reply
      • HildaSterner says

        April 30, 2020 at 4:36 pm

        Hi Ashley,
        You know I usually do mix everything together, but I did it differently for this particular recipe and it worked out just fine. However, feel free to mix all the ingredients together if you'd like!

        Reply
    3. Kelly says

      October 27, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      I want a plate of this right now!!!! Yum!!!

      Reply
      • HildaSterner says

        October 27, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        Yes, ma'am! Right away!!

        Reply

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