Transform your favorite Mexican entree with this zesty sauce featuring tomatoes, cilantro, and hot peppers.
Jake Sternquist
If you loveenchiladas suizas, part of that love surely comes from the creamy suiza sauce used.
Most suiza sauces containtomatillos, peppers, cream, and seasonings and/or herbs.
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This recipe has all that and an additional less common ingredientcanned fire-roasted tomatoes.
What Are Enchiladas Suizas?
Suizas translates to “Swiss” in Spanish.
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This influence most likely came about during the 19th century, by European immigrants or through cultural exchanges.
On a large baking sheet, place tomatillos, onion, chile peppers, and garlic.
Peel peppers
Cool slightly.
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When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves.
Blend
In a blender, combine roasted vegetables, canned tomatoes, and cilantro.
Cover and blend until smooth.
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Add Crema
Add Mexican crema or sour cream, all-purpose flour, and salt.
Cover and blend briefly until smooth.
Add the filled enchiladas and top with the remaining sauce.
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Sprinkle with desired cheese and bake, uncovered, as directed in your recipe.
Makes enough sauce for 8 servings.
Can I Make Suiza Enchilada Sauce Ahead?
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This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator to use in a variety of dishes.
Prepare as directed, and cool completely.
Transfer to an airtight container or jar, and seal tightly.
Refrigerate for up to four days, or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to one month.
Tomatillos are a fruit similar to tomatoes.
They look like small green tomatoes except they are wrapped in a papery husk.
you’re able to find them in the produce department of most supermarkets.
