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Close-up of bubbling Southern Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy, garnished with green onions

Southern Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

A comforting breakfast or brunch casserole featuring flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and optional potatoes, all smothered in a rich, homemade pork sausage gravy.


Ingredients

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6 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon butter
6 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup cooked breakfast potatoes or hashbrowns (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 pound pork breakfast sausage (or turkey/chicken sausage for a pork-free version)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Prepare the Enchilada Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 6 large eggs and 1/4 cup milk. Season with salt and pepper. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the 1 tablespoon butter. Pour in the egg mixture and scramble until just set but still moist. Remove from heat.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the scrambled eggs, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and the optional 1/2 cup cooked breakfast potatoes or hashbrowns. Stir in the 2 sliced green onions.
Step 4: Assemble the Enchiladas: Lay out a flour tortilla. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture down the center. Roll the tortilla up tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Step 5: Make the Sausage Gravy: In the same skillet (or a separate one if preferred), cook the 1/2 pound pork breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off most of the grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet with the sausage.
Step 6: Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in the 1 1/2 cups whole milk, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously, until the gravy thickens. Season with salt, black pepper, and the optional 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to taste.
Step 7: Pour the warm sausage gravy evenly over the assembled enchiladas in the baking dish.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the gravy is bubbly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For a leaner option, use turkey or chicken breakfast sausage. Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gravy for a subtle kick. These enchiladas can be assembled the night before; just cover and refrigerate, then bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time if cold.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada with gravy
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg
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