Enchilada Style Tortillas Flour & Corn | Tortillas | CHI-CHI’S® Brand | Chi-Chi's (2024)

FAQs

Do Chi Chi's flour tortillas need to be refrigerated? ›

No, tortillas do not have to be refrigerated, but you'll probably want to do it anyway.

MegaMex Foods LLC is a Mexican food company focused on using authentic ingredients and owns other brands aside from Chi-Chi's, including Wholly, La Victoria, Herdez, Emabasa, Doña Maria, Búfalo and Don Miguel. It was founded by Herdez del Fuerte and Hormel Foods.

Corn tortillas are traditional for enchiladas, but flour tortillas also work. Choose 7- or 8-inch flour tortillas or 6-inch corn tortillas—they fit best in most pans. Recipes vary, but for a 3-quart rectangular casserole dish, you will need about eight flour or corn tortillas.

Fry each of your tortillas in hot oil before adding in your enchilada filling. This will help keep the tortillas from soaking up too much of your sauce too quickly, which can also cause them to break apart.

Some tortillas are prone to molding. That's why the fine print on many tortilla packages recommends refrigerating after opening. Chill tortillas to help them stay fresh.

It can be as simple as chucking an unopened package of store-bought tortillas in the freezer. (Lay them flat, of course, to preserve their shape.) If the bag has already been opened, double up with a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag, then press and remove any excess air.

Corn tortillas go well with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. They are also perfect for use in tostadas, sopes, and quesadillas. Flour tortillas are often used in burritos, fajitas, and chimichangas. They are also great for making quesadillas, sweet dishes like dessert tacos, and breakfast burritos.

– Enchiladas: Most of the enchiladas that you eat in an authentic Mexican restaurant will be served using corn tortillas.

Before frying your tortillas, spread about a cup of sauce lengthwise down the center of your baking sheet. After frying the tortillas, dip each side in your sauce to coat the whole surface. This method will ensure even distribution—and less sauce means your tortillas are less likely to fall apart.

Not Frying the Tortillas

To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable.

How long do flour tortillas last unrefrigerated? ›

Following is the typical shelf life of Mission products stored at ambient temperature (unopened package): Flour tortillas: 9 months; Corn tortilla: 3 months; Mini Wrap Original: 90 days; Whole wheat Mini Wrap: 90 days; Wraps: 90 days; Taco shells: 9 months; Dinner kits: 9 months; Taco seasoning mix: 12 months; Pita ...

Should I refrigerate them at home? Not necessarily. The tortillas will last at ambient temperature until the date printed on the package. If they are placed in the refrigerator until they are ready to be used, they will last longer.

Tortilla preparers then rest the dough at room temperature for about 15 minutes. However, it is best to think of that 15-minute period as a minimum resting time. Some tortilla makers cover their dough and rest it overnight in the fridge, making it even easier to work with.

Cooked Tortillas: If you have already cooked your tortillas, you can store them in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. To reheat, simply warm them up in a skillet or microwave.