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15 Best Enchilada Sauce Recipes That Will Kick Up Your Enchiladas
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
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15 Best Enchilada Sauce Recipes That Will Kick Up Your Enchiladas
Whether you’re in the mood for a quick weeknight dinner or an extra-special weekend meal, you can’t go wrong with a classic enchilada recipe. Since a good enchilada starts with a tasty sauce, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best enchilada sauce recipes to take your enchilada game to the next level. From smoky and spicy to sweet and mild, our list of enchilada sauces has something for everyone. Prefer to make it from scratch? We’ve got you covered with easy recipes using common pantry ingredients. Get ready to ditch those premade versions. No matter which recipe you choose, you’ll be sure to end up with a flavorful sauce that will make your enchiladas stand out from the rest.
Isabel Eats
Green Enchilada Sauce
This Green Enchilada Sauce recipe is made from roasted green chiles, onions, garlic, and some classic Mexican herbs and spices all in only 20 minutes! It's easy to make and great for making enchiladas, chilaquiles and more.
4
3,487
18
20 min
TOTAL TIME
192
CALORIES
$0.66
PER SERVING
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Green Enchilada Sauce
Tastes Better from Scratch
Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe is easy, authentic, and made from scratch with simple ingredients. It's much healthier and lower in sodium than what you would buy at the store!
16
9,498
58
20 min
TOTAL TIME
98
CALORIES
$0.40
PER SERVING
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Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Lil' Luna
Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This fan favorite Red Enchilada Sauce is one of our most popular sauce recipes. You'll never buy canned enchilada sauce again!
58
20 min
TOTAL TIME
602
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Evolving Table
Easy Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Red Enchilada Sauce is a delicious and simple recipe that is simple to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. Quickly whip up a batch with simple easy-to-find ingredients like broth, tomato paste, and Mexican spices. You can even double the batch and save half for later.
23
20 min
TOTAL TIME
90
CALORIES
$0.23
PER SERVING
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Easy Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Two Peas and Their Pod
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
The best enchilada sauce and it’s incredibly easy to make, plus, it freezes beautifully! You will never buy store bought enchilada sauce again!
4
36
17 min
TOTAL TIME
74
CALORIES
$0.18
PER SERVING
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Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Sweet Cayenne
Roasted Poblano Enchilada Sauce
Roasted Poblanos are used to make this green enchilada sauce. This sauce can be used over enchiladas, to smother burritos, as a breakfast taco filling, or on omelets!
1
293
2
38 min
TOTAL TIME
161
CALORIES
$1.30
PER SERVING
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Roasted Poblano Enchilada Sauce
meaning fuleats
Gluten-Free Enchilada Sauce
The best homemade gluten-free enchilada sauce! This recipe is easy to make and way more flavorful than any store-bought sauce. Plus you can rest easy knowing it's 100% gluten-free!Use this sauce to make these delicious gluten-free enchiladas!
7
368
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
67
CALORIES
$0.33
PER SERVING
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Gluten-Free Enchilada Sauce
Eating Well
Green Enchilada Sauce
Roasting the tomatillos and chiles in this easy homemade enchilada sauce recipe adds a little time but brings out a deeper flavor that really elevates this sauce over store-bought versions. Plus, making homemade allows you to control the ingredients to make a delicious sauce that meets your dietary ...
112
1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
798
CALORIES
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Green Enchilada Sauce
Bites Of Flavor
Roasted Tomato Enchilada Sauce
1 SMARTPOINT per serving
233
1 hr 18 min
TOTAL TIME
631
CALORIES
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Roasted Tomato Enchilada Sauce
Healthy Mid-Western Girl
Oil Free Vegan Enchilada Sauce
A healthy enchilada sauce—made without oil or butter—that you can whip up in about 15 minutes.
1
284
6
20 min
TOTAL TIME
32
CALORIES
$0.33
PER SERVING
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Oil Free Vegan Enchilada Sauce
Life Currents
Easy Enchilada Sauce
Just a few pantry staples and about 20 minutes, you have rich and thick flavorful Homemade Easy Enchilada Sauce. Use it on all your Mexican food for a complex and delicious flavor!
2
13
18 min
TOTAL TIME
71
CALORIES
$0.26
PER SERVING
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Easy Enchilada Sauce
House of Yumm
Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce
Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce. This quick and easy recipe comes together in about 10 minutes. It's bold and flavorful and will give your enchiladas an authentic taste! If you don't have any enchilada sauce on hand or you're wanting to elevate your cooking this recipe is for you! And you will n...
150
19,870
394
15 min
TOTAL TIME
389
CALORIES
$0.93
PER SERVING
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Tex Mex Chili Gravy Enchilada Sauce
Know your produce
Green Enchilada Sauce
This homemade Green Enchilada Sauce is made with roasted tomatillos, chilis, onion, garlic, and spices. Perfect for meat or veggies.
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
83
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Green Enchilada Sauce
The Defined Dish
Easy Chipotle Chili Enchilada Sauce
A super easy gluten free, paleo, and Whole30 approved enchilada sauce with a tasty chipotle kick!
104
1
408
CALORIES
$3.49
PER SERVING
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Easy Chipotle Chili Enchilada Sauce
Kevin Is Cooking
Green Enchilada Sauce
Green enchilada sauce is an easy way to get fresh, authentic flavors in your dishes. Make this recipe and you may never buy canned sauce again.
3
754
3
25 min
TOTAL TIME
112
CALORIES
$1.05
PER SERVING
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Green Enchilada Sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enchilada Sauce?
What ingredients do I need to make Enchilada Sauce?
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