Description
These Breakfast Enchiladas are a hearty and satisfying morning dish that combines the flavors of breakfast sausage, peppers, onions, and cheese rolled in tortillas and baked to perfection. A make-ahead option for a delicious breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture:
- 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 medium red pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 2–½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Enchiladas:
- 10 whole flour tortillas
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 6 whole eggs
- 1 tablespoon flour
To Serve:
- Salsa and sour cream
Instructions
- Cook Sausage Mixture: In a large pan, cook the sausage, red pepper, and onions until the sausage is done. Let cool slightly. Stir in green onions and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Scoop cheese mixture onto tortillas, roll up and place in a baking dish.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together half-and-half, eggs, and flour. Pour over the tortillas and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Bake covered for 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese over enchiladas and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional vegetables or toppings.
- Feel free to adjust the level of spice by using hot sausage or adding jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Breakfast Enchiladas, Brunch, Mexican Breakfast, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Enchilada Casserole, Breakfast Casserole
