Description
Southern Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for lazy brunches or festive gatherings. Warm tortillas are packed with fluffy scrambled eggs and savory sausage, all smothered in a rich, creamy gravy that brings everyone to the table. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste, ensuring a delightful breakfast experience every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping green onions and cooking the sausage until browned.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fluffy.
- Fill each tortilla with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese; roll tightly.
- For the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange enchiladas in a baking dish, pour gravy over them, top with additional cheese, and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 260mg