Delicious! Just the right amount
"Delicious! Just the right amount of spice. Not too overpowering."
Turn up the heat. Keep the flavor.
For those who like a little more fire. La Preferida Hot Red Enchilada Sauce combines red chile paste, tomato, garlic, and warm spices for a rich, savory sauce with a noticeable kick.
It brings the heat without losing the deep chile flavor that makes it so versatile — pour it over your favorite Mexican dishes, spoon it onto burritos and eggs, or add it to casseroles, beans, and rice.
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Ingredients: water, red chile paste, wheat flour, canola oil, salt, tomato paste, spices, caramel color, garlic powder, red color #40, citric acid.
Nutrition Facts: 70 calories | 2g protein | 2g fiber |
See label for full nutrition facts.
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Why You’ll Love This Hot Enchilada Sauce
🌶️ Red chile flavor with a kick
Real chile heat with depth — not just spice for the sake of spice.
🌶️ Ready to use straight from the can
No simmering, blending, or extra seasoning required.
🌶️ Made for spice lovers
An easy way to turn up the heat without overwhelming the rest of your dish.
🌶️ Vegan & vegetarian friendly
Made without animal products.
🌶️ Versatile beyond Mexican favorites
Try it with eggs, chicken, beans, rice, roasted vegetables, casseroles, and more.
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What Makes It Hot
The difference is all about the heat. This Hot Red Enchilada Sauce delivers a spicier kick than our Mild variety while keeping the rich red chile flavor front and center. It’s an easy choice when you want more heat without reaching for an extra hot sauce.
Prefer things on the milder side? Our Mild Red Enchilada Sauce delivers similar savory chile flavor with less heat.
How to Use
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Smother enchiladas before baking
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Add heat to tacos, burritos, or huevos rancheros
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Use as a spicy sauce base for casseroles or stuffed peppers
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Warm and drizzle over chicken, beans, or roasted vegetables
Pro tip: Heat before serving to fully unlock the spice.
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Recipes Using Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
Get inspired with easy, crowd-pleasing meals:
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🫔 Enchiladas with Jicama Slaw – A lighter twist with big flavor
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🫑 Authentic Mexican Stuffed Peppers– Comfort food, upgraded
- 🇲🇽 Mexican Lasagna – A bold, layered classic without pasta
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