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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Enchilada sauce Recipes
Enchilada sauce is a pantry staple made with chiles, spices, tomato or broth, and aromatics. It brings warm, savory flavor to Mexican-inspired recipes and helps turn simple ingredients like tortillas, beans, chicken, beef, or vegetables into a satisfying meal.
Use red enchilada sauce for bold, earthy chile flavor or green enchilada sauce for a tangy, brighter taste. It is most commonly poured over rolled enchiladas before baking, but it is also useful in casseroles, chilaquiles, breakfast bakes, soups, rice skillets, and slow cooker dishes.
Because the sauce is already seasoned, taste before adding extra salt, cumin, chili powder, or hot sauce. A small amount can also be stirred into beans, shredded meat, or rice for a quick flavor boost.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Enchilada sauce in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Enchilada sauce
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
35 min
Black Bean Enchiladas with Lime Crema: A Flavorful Mexican Dinner
These black bean enchiladas are smothered in tangy red enchilada sauce, loaded with seasoned beans and peppers and...
10 min
Baked Black Bean Enchiladas with Lime Crema and Pico de Gallo
These cheesy black bean enchiladas are smothered in tangy red sauce, baked until bubbly and topped with fresh...
Ingredient FAQ
Enchilada sauce recipe questions
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