What Is Enchilada sauce and How Can I Use It?

Enchilada sauce is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 50 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/4 cup (60g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 19Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.9g 1%

Saturated Fat ~ -5%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 394mg 16%

Total Carbohydrate 2.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 2%

Sugars 0.6

Protein 0.2g

Vitamin A 28% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 1% • Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Enchilada sauce is usually found in the mexican section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Enchilada sauce is a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does enchilada sauce weigh?

Amount	Weight
0.25 cup	60 grams

Soups, Sauces, and Gravies

Soup, cream of celery 97 Soup, cream of chicken 234 Soup, cream of mushroom 483 Soup, french onion 32 Beef bouillon cubes 116 Beef bouillon granules 53 Chicken bouillon, powdered 82 Chicken bouillon cubes 127 Vegetable stock cubes 55 Soup mix 6

In Chinese:	enchilada酱
British (UK) term:
en français:	sauce enchilada
en español:	salsa enchilada

Recipes using enchilada sauce

There are 50 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Butternut Squash, Black Bean & Tortilla Stew

Had some butternut squash, home-boiled black beans and corn tortillas that needed to be used up. This recipe sounded like a perfect fit, and it was very filling and delicious too.

Crockpot Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Crockpot black bean tortilla soup that simmers all day on enchilada sauce, tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Finished with crisp homemade baked tortilla strips and fresh cilantro.

Enchiladas Sabrosas

Bring some Mexican fever into your kitchen with this dish that will make your tastebuds have a fiesta!

Saucy Mexican Chicken & Black Bean Casserole

Saucy Mexican chicken and black bean casserole: shredded chicken in a creamy enchilada sauce melted with cream cheese, layered between corn tortillas with black beans, corn, and olives, under a crunchy chip-and-cheddar crust.

Chicken Spinach Enchiladas

An ooey gooey cheesy chicken enchilada. Hearty and well balanced flavorful main dish.

Black Bean Corn Enchiladas

Cheesy, juicy and delicious! Black bean, corn and salsa are a flavorful combination, melted cheese inside and outside adds extra oozy cheesiness.

Quick & Easy Cheese Or Chicken Enchiladas

Another quick and easy chicken dish that will have your kids begging for more!

Chilaquiles Tortilla Casserole

This Mexican style casserole is full of beans and vegetables, with the two layers of the tortilla pieces, vegetable mixture and cheddar cheese, loaded the tons of tasty flavor.

Tex-Mex Style Enchiladas

Classic Tex-Mex beef enchiladas with homemade meat sauce and sharp cheddar, plus instructions for both rolled and New Mexico stacked styles.

Turkey Ranchero

A scrumptious turkey dish made with enchilada sauce, plain yogurt and monterey jack cheese.

Chicken-Chili Enchiladas

Rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, smothered in a chili-bean and green enchilada sauce, then baked bubbly. Freezer friendly and ready in one hour.

Brown-Bag Burritos

Make-ahead beef and bean burritos with enchilada sauce and melty cheddar, wrapped in foil for grab-and-go lunches. Eat them cold or microwave in a minute. Meal prep for the whole week.

Mexican Style Lasagne

Mexican style lasagne with enchilada sauce, black beans, cottage cheese, and cheddar, layered with uncooked noodles that bake right in the sauce. Vegetarian, feeds 6 to 8, one pan cleanup.

Anasazi-Tofu Enchiladas

Bean connoisseurs will appreciate the characteristic taste and texture talents of pinto and kidney combined within this ancient Indian entrant. Versatility of this variety is limited only by your imagination: take them for a dip: enlist them for creative Mexican food construction: they even taste good straight!