Southern Breakfast Enchiladas

Southern Breakfast Enchiladas

Start your morning with a hearty, comforting dish that combines the flavors of a traditional Southern breakfast with the convenience and fun of enchiladas. This recipe is perfect for a family brunch or a weekend treat, delivering a savory and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 3/4 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 10 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups cooked tater tots
• 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 fajita-size flour tortillas

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Sausage Mixture:
   • In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, crumbling it as it cooks.
   • When the sausage is halfway cooked, add the diced onion and minced jalapeno. Continue cooking until the sausage is fully browned and the vegetables are softened.
   • Remove 1 cup of the sausage mixture using a slotted spoon and set it aside for later use.
3. Make the Sausage Gravy:
   • In the same pan with the remaining sausage mixture, sprinkle the flour over the sausage and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
   • Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the mixture thickens to a gravy consistency. Remove the pan from heat.
4. Scramble the Eggs:
   • In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Lightly scramble the eggs, seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove the eggs from heat while they are still slightly undercooked.
5. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the reserved sausage mixture, cooked tater tots, scrambled eggs, and half of both the shredded Pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses.
6. Assemble the Enchiladas:
   • Distribute about 1/2 cup of the filling across each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
7. Add the Sausage Gravy and Cheese:
   • Pour the sausage gravy evenly over the enchiladas.
   • Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheeses over the top.
8. Bake:
   • Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 610 kcal per serving
• Servings: 10 servings

Prep Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes
• Total: 60 minutes

Enjoy these Southern Breakfast Enchiladas fresh out of the oven for a filling and delicious start to your day. The combination of savory sausage, creamy scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, and melty cheese wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in sausage gravy is sure to be a hit!

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