While enchiladas likely date back to Mayan times, the first Mexican cookbook reference to this dish of ingredients (meat, fish, cheese, beans, chiles…) rolled in tortillas and covered with sauce appeared in 1831. As with so many foods of Mexican origin, enchiladas began to gain popularity first in the Southwestern U.S., and then slowly make their presence known across the country and to our shelves. If enchiladas are what you’re trying to bring together, Trader Joe’s Enchilada Sauce is your not-so secret ingredient. This is a medium-spicy, tangy sauce made with smoky chili powder and spices like cumin and garlic, along with tangy-spicy cayenne pepper sauce. Poured over your rolled enchiladas (there’s a recipe on the bottle) or a stacked enchilada casserole, it’s that final piece that finishes the dish. It can also be used as a key component in homemade tortilla soup – it lends a smoky-but-not-too-spicy quality that makes every spoonful of soup a sublime experience. We’ve been selling Trader Joe’s Enchilada Sauce for more than 20 years. It’s a classic. And with good reason, good ingredients and good taste.