Enchilada Sauce Mix
Elevate your homemade Mexican dishes with this quick and easy Enchilada Sauce Mix, a zesty blend of pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile spice mix adds bold, authentic flavor to enchilada sauce, casseroles, soups, and more. Customize the heat level with optional cayenne pepper and enjoy a perfectly balanced seasoning every time. Perfect for meal prep, this spice mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months, ensuring you always have a flavor-packed solution at your fingertips.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and ground black pepper.
Stir the spices together until they are evenly blended.
Transfer the mix to an airtight container or spice jar for storage.
Use about 2 to 3 tablespoons of this mix to flavor 2 cups of enchilada sauce or adjust according to taste.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2936 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 477 mg | 10% | |
*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.
