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Sour Cream Sauce for Enchiladas

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • Whisk in the flour, and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Then pour in the chicken broth.
    4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 8 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
  • Whisk the chicken broth until the mixture thickens then remove from heat for a few minutes. The mixture needs to cool slightly before adding the sour cream.
  • After 5 to 7 minutes, add the sour cream, stir to combine, and return to low heat. Stir in the green chiles and continue stirring until everything is well mixed and warm.
    4 ounces green chiles, 8 ounces sour cream
  • Use on your favorite enchiladas!
  • See post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups. It's intended to use the entire batch of enchiladas. Actual calories will vary.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Sour Cream Sauce for Enchiladas
Serving Size
 
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
1037
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
92
g
142
%
Saturated Fat
 
53
g
331
%
Trans Fat
 
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
23
g
Cholesterol
 
256
mg
85
%
Sodium
 
1108
mg
48
%
Potassium
 
544
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
45
g
15
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
2832
IU
57
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
259
mg
26
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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