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
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This also works well when adding into pot pies, casseroles, or dishes like enchiladas. —
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Quiet Emma’s Tamales Emma’s Tamales, which has outposts in Old Sacramento and south Sacramento, has 20 flavors of tamales, burritos and enchiladas. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The foursome dined on Tex-Mex fare, including tacos, enchiladas, and refried beans. —Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026 The green chicken enchiladas are just as good as the others. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchilada
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Quiet Emma’s Tamales Emma’s Tamales, which has outposts in Old Sacramento and south Sacramento, has 20 flavors of tamales, burritos and enchiladas. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The foursome dined on Tex-Mex fare, including tacos, enchiladas, and refried beans. —Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026 The green chicken enchiladas are just as good as the others. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchilada
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/enchilada. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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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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