enchilada
noun
en·chi·la·da
ˌen-chə-ˈlä-də 
1
: a usually corn tortilla rolled around a savory mixture, covered with chili sauce, and usually baked
2
: schmear sense 1, ball of wax
the whole enchilada
Examples of enchilada in a Sentence
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Corn tortillas: Layered in for a traditional enchilada addition.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Families typically gather on the day for large meals with traditional menu items including mole, pozole, and enchiladas, while others opt to take their moms out to a local restaurant.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 May 2024
For example, a $20 mole enchilada at a restaurant that levies a 5% fee to cover employee health costs will have to be listed on the menu as a $21 mole enchilada.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
The local restaurant is also offering special party packs of chips and dip, tacos, fajitas or enchiladas for those who want to have a taste of Paco’s Tacos at home.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
First, layer the tostadas, beans, enchilada sauce, and cheeses for baking.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Tortillas are served freshly made by hand and some favorites include chicken enchiladas, beef birria enchiladas and mesquite roast Romaine salad.
—Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
Dinner dishes include enchiladas, carne asada, Mexico City-style street tacos, and ceviche.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The point is enchiladas are always delicious, so do whatever works for you.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Families typically gather on the day for large meals with traditional menu items including mole, pozole, and enchiladas, while others opt to take their moms out to a local restaurant.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 May 2024
For example, a $20 mole enchilada at a restaurant that levies a 5% fee to cover employee health costs will have to be listed on the menu as a $21 mole enchilada.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
The local restaurant is also offering special party packs of chips and dip, tacos, fajitas or enchiladas for those who want to have a taste of Paco’s Tacos at home.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
First, layer the tostadas, beans, enchilada sauce, and cheeses for baking.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Tortillas are served freshly made by hand and some favorites include chicken enchiladas, beef birria enchiladas and mesquite roast Romaine salad.
—Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
Dinner dishes include enchiladas, carne asada, Mexico City-style street tacos, and ceviche.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The point is enchiladas are always delicious, so do whatever works for you.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
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enchilada
noun
en·chi·la·da
ˌen-chə-ˈläd-ə
: a tortilla rolled around a meat or cheese filling and covered with a chili sauce
Etymology
American Spanish, derived from earlier enchilar "to season with chili"
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