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How to Make the Best Breakfast Enchiladas: A Complete Guide


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Breakfast Enchiladas are a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for starting your day! Filled with eggs, sausage, cheese, and topped with a savory sauce, they’re a great make-ahead breakfast for a crowd or busy mornings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ pound breakfast sausage (or bacon)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet, heat olive oil and scramble the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until just set, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Assemble the enchiladas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Lay out each tortilla, then fill with scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, and a sprinkle of both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared dish.
  • Top with sauce: Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve: Garnish with sour cream and chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Customize by adding sautéed veggies like bell peppers or spinach to the filling.
  • To make ahead, assemble the enchiladas the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning.
  • These freeze well! Simply freeze before baking, then bake from frozen, adding extra time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 320mg