Description
Comfort meets innovation in these Southern breakfast enchiladas with sausage gravy, blending hearty flavors into one irresistible morning feast. Creamy, savory goodness wraps you in a warm culinary embrace that celebrates classic Southern breakfast traditions with a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Cheese and Protein Add-ins:
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Whisk eggs with dairy and seasonings until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Heat butter in skillet at medium temperature, then gently scramble eggs until softly set. Transfer eggs to separate container.
- Spread tortillas flat and distribute scrambled eggs, crispy bacon pieces, shredded cheddar, and fresh green onion evenly across surfaces.
- Tightly roll each tortilla into compact cylindrical shape, positioning seam-side downward in greased baking vessel.
- Cook breakfast sausage in large skillet over medium heat until completely browned and crisp. Remove meat, preserving drippings in pan.
- Melt additional butter in same skillet, then incorporate flour and toast for approximately 2 minutes until developing light golden color.
- Gradually introduce milk while continuously whisking to prevent clumping, creating smooth sauce consistency.
- Season gravy with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Reintegrate cooked sausage and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Cascade sausage gravy uniformly across rolled enchiladas and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
Notes
- Customize egg texture by whisking vigorously for fluffy eggs or minimally for denser scramble.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispy texture in enchiladas.
- Swap flour tortillas with corn tortillas for gluten-free adaptation and enhanced traditional taste.
- Substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or vegetarian crumbles for healthier protein options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 458 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 752 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 214 mg