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Easy breakfast enchiladas

Breakfast Enchiladas: The Perfect Way to Start Your Day


  • Author: TAYLOR HARRISON
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas (serves 4-6) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and easy breakfast enchilada recipe filled with savory sausage, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese, wrapped in soft tortillas, and baked in a creamy egg mixture. Perfect for brunch, meal prep, or family breakfasts!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 12 cups potatoes o’brien with onions and peppers
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cup half-and-half
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey or pepper jack cheese, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a frying pan, brown the sausage, drain the fat, and mix with salsa, ¾ cup cheddar, and ¼ cup Monterey jack.
  • Heat potatoes in the same pan until warm. Combine with sausage mixture.
  • Fill each tortilla with 1/8 of the filling, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, flour, and salt together. Pour over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or sour cream.

Notes

  • Prep ahead for an easy brunch by assembling the night before.
  • Add jalapeños for a spicy kick or replace sausage with sautéed veggies for a vegetarian version.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired