Southern Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy

Hearty breakfast enchiladas stuffed with sausage, eggs, and cheese, covered in creamy sausage gravy. Perfect fusion of Tex-Mex and Southern flavors.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Total Time 50

Servings: 6 enchiladas

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Southern, Tex-Mex

Calories: 515

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

6 large flour tortillas burrito size
1 tablespoon butter for scrambling eggs
6 large eggs scrambled
1 lb breakfast sausage
1 cup frozen hash browns or tater tots
1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter for gravy
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
0.5 lb ground sausage for gravy
salt and freshly cracked black pepper for gravy

Equipment

skillet
9x13 inch baking dish
saucepan
whisk

Method

Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain excess grease.
In a separate pan, scramble the eggs in butter, seasoned with salt and pepper until just set.
Cook the hash browns or tater tots according to package instructions until crispy.
In a bowl, mix the sausage, eggs, potatoes, and half of the shredded cheese together.
Spoon filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter and whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add browned sausage back in and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Pour the sausage gravy over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Bake uncovered for the last 10 minutes for better texture.
Garnish with chopped chives or parsley, and serve warm.

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Notes

Use slightly crisped hash browns to avoid sogginess. Bake uncovered for last 10 minutes for better texture. Whisk constantly when making gravy to avoid lumps. Can be assembled the night before and baked fresh. For vegetarian, use plant-based sausage. For spicy, add jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. For low-carb, use egg wraps or low-carb tortillas.