How to Use enchilada in a Sentence

enchilada

noun
  • The house enchiladas, which come with rice and beans, are a fan fav.
    — Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
  • These enchiladas are splashed with a springy cilantro sauce, but ask for a side of mole, too.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2018
  • Try the old-fashioned enchiladas with chile con carne or mole sauce.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
  • These enchiladas are so rich and creamy with the cream cheese and heavy cream poured over the top, so very tasty.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Also of note are the short-rib enchiladas that come with crispy onions, rice and black beans.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The prep time for enchiladas can be a little over the top sometimes.
    — Addie Broyles, chicagotribune.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • No need to roll or fill—this easy enchilada dish is made right in the skillet.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Ask for green chicken enchiladas with eggs.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
  • The green chicken enchiladas are just as good as the others.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Green enchilada sauce and poblano chile add heat to this warming soup.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Green enchilada sauce and poblano chile add heat to this warming soup.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Save money on takeout and whip up these tasty ground beef enchiladas at home.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Pour the sauce over the enchiladas, top with the cheese and bake as instructed.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
  • Flavors like green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile pack some spice.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Two plump enchiladas are draped with one of the better tomatillo sauces around.
    — Courtney Dabney, star-telegram, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Once the meat is seasoned and browned, add the rice, beans, and green enchilada sauce.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
  • Gluten-free mac and cheese and chicken enchiladas are menu favorites, the brand said.
    — Jenna Thompson march 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Or order the enchiladas for comfort with a bite.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Assembled enchiladas can be wrapped tightly in the pan and frozen for up to one month.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Eat one for dinner tonight and shred the second for enchiladas later in the week.
    — Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, 21 Aug. 2019
  • This is a classic soup that can be served by itself or paired with your favorite enchiladas.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Make a double batch of the smoky sauce, then use it for enchiladas or to drizzle over your morning eggs.
    — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
  • Eat the cold spaghetti or leftover enchiladas, babe.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Green enchilada sauce and poblanos add heat, while mashed white beans thicken the broth without dairy.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Jalapeno, cilantro or jar of Siete enchilada green sauce for spice.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The enchiladas can be refrigerated for up to two days or frozen for up to a month.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This also works well when adding into pot pies, casseroles, or dishes like enchiladas.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Three enchiladas came with choice of cheese, chicken or beef fillings and choice of ranchero or tomatillo sauce.
    — Frank Cohen, courant.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Jesús is one of the few cafes that serves both home cooking and good Tex-Mex enchiladas.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Try it with the mango salsa enchiladas.
    — Hannah Howard, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026

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