Entomatadas Mexican Tomato Tortillas (Printable)
Soft corn tortillas dipped in vibrant tomato sauce, filled with cheese, and topped with fresh garnishes
# What You Need:
→ Tomato Sauce
01 - 6 medium ripe tomatoes
02 - 2 cloves garlic
03 - 1/4 white onion
04 - 1-2 fresh serrano chilies
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Entomatadas
09 - 12 corn tortillas
10 - 1 cup queso fresco or crumbled feta
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 1/4 small onion, finely diced
14 - Vegetable oil for frying
# How-To Steps:
01 - Boil tomatoes in a pot of water for 5-6 minutes until skins split. Drain and transfer to a blender with garlic, onion, serrano chilies, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, pour in the tomato sauce, and simmer over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning if needed.
02 - Heat a small amount of oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry tortillas one at a time for about 10 seconds per side just until soft and pliable. Drain briefly on paper towels.
03 - Dip each tortilla in the hot tomato sauce, coating both sides completely. Lay on a plate, fill with cheese, and fold in half or roll up. Repeat with all tortillas.
04 - Place 3 entomatadas on each plate. Drizzle with additional tomato sauce, sprinkle with extra cheese, diced onion, and cilantro. Top with a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tomato sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- These reheat beautifully for meal prep, making busy weekday mornings feel special
02 -
- Dont skip the quick fry on the tortillas or theyll fall apart when you dip them in sauce
- Let the tomato sauce cool slightly before dipping so you dont burn your fingers
03 -
- Warm your plates before serving so the entomatadas stay hot longer
- Make double the sauce and freeze half for next time