Easy Cheesy Red Enchilada Sauce

Transform your homemade Mexican-inspired dishes with this irresistibly rich and velvety *Easy Cheesy Red Enchilada Sauce*! Bursting with bold flavors from toasted chili powder, garlic, cumin, and oregano, this quick 20-minute recipe is elevated with a generous helping of sharp cheddar cheese for a creamy, savory twist. Perfect for smothering enchiladas, drizzling over burritos, or even using as a dip, this one-pot wonder is made effortlessly with pantry staples like tomato paste and chicken or vegetable broth. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week, this easy and cheesy enchilada sauce promises to become a go-to favorite for spicing up your meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, whisk in the flour. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour is slightly golden and smells nutty.

Step 3

Whisk in the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook for another 30 seconds to toast the spices.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and whisk until it is fully incorporated with the flour and spice mixture.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 7

Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.

Step 9

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before using. Serve over enchiladas, burritos, or your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(835.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	981.2

Total Fat 65.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 121.1mg	0%
Sodium 4004.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 924.0mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2014.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 26.5%