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Southern Breakfast Enchiladas Gravy Recipe

Southern Breakfast Enchiladas Gravy Recipe
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Hearty breakfast enchiladas filled with eggs, cheese, and potatoes, smothered in rich homemade sausage gravy. These Southern Breakfast Enchiladas are a comforting and delicious morning meal that will satisfy your cravings for something savory and satisfying.

Ingredients

For the enchiladas

  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 large eggs
  • 60ml whole milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 120g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 60g Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 120g cooked breakfast potatoes or hashbrowns (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

For the sausage gravy

  • 225g pork breakfast sausage
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 360ml whole milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage gravy: Heat a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, add flour, pour in milk gradually, simmer until thickened, season, keep warm.
  2. Prepare the eggs: Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until just set but creamy.
  3. Assemble the enchiladas: Preheat oven, fill tortillas with eggs, potatoes, green onions, and cheeses. Roll tightly, place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. Add the gravy and bake: Pour sausage gravy over enchiladas, sprinkle with more cheese, bake covered, then uncover and bake until bubbly.
  5. Serve: Garnish with green onions, serve hot with hot sauce or fresh fruit.

Notes

  • The secret to smooth gravy is constant stirring when adding milk.
  • These enchiladas are great for meal prep.
  • Try turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
  • Breakfast potatoes add a hearty texture.
  • Serves about 6 generously.

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