Cool Facts
Rolled tortilla magic. An enchilada starts with a soft corn tortilla that gets rolled up around a filling like meat, cheese, beans, or veggies, then it's covered with a delicious sauce.
Sauce choices galore. The sauce can be made from chili peppers (like salsa roja), green tomatoes (salsa verde), cheese (chile con queso), or complex spice blends called moles.
Endless filling options. You can stuff an enchilada with almost anything, from shredded chicken or beef to beans, potatoes, or a mix of vegetables and cheese.
Mexican tradition. Enchiladas are a beloved part of Mexican cuisine and have been made for centuries using simple, delicious ingredients from Mexican kitchens.
Flavor packed. Each enchilada combines the warmth of the tortilla, the heartiness of the filling, and the rich flavors of the sauce into one satisfying bite.
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