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Hearty Breakfast Enchiladas Recipe

Hearty Breakfast Enchiladas Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

Mexican breakfast enchiladas combine comfort and zest for a morning meal that delights palates. Savory tortillas stuffed with eggs, cheese, and chorizo create a hearty start to any day you’ll crave repeatedly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 10 large flour tortillas
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups (200 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (100 grams) shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 pound (450 grams) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk
  • ¼ cup (60 grams) sour cream
  • ½ cup (100 grams) salsa or pico de gallo
  • ½ cup (75 grams) diced bell peppers (optional)
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) diced green onions (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350F (175C) and delicately grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent adhesion.
  2. Egg Foundation: Whisk eggs and milk, seasoning with salt and pepper. Scramble in a nonstick skillet until softly set, then momentarily cool.
  3. Enchilada Assembly: Unfurl tortillas and generously layer with scrambled eggs, sausage crumbles, bell peppers, and cheddar cheese. Roll tightly and position seam-side down in the prepared dish.
  4. Cream Infusion: Craft a sauce by blending heavy cream with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and complementary seasonings. Lavishly drench the assembled enchiladas.
  5. Cheese Culmination: Cascade Monterey Jack cheese across the surface, ensuring complete coverage.
  6. Baking Transformation: Shroud with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Unveil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling landscape.
  7. Serving Finale: Rest briefly after oven extraction. Garnish with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately while warmth and allure remain paramount.

Notes

  • Optimize Egg Texture: Scramble eggs gently on low heat to prevent overcooking, creating soft, creamy curds that maintain moisture and prevent dryness in the enchiladas.
  • Prevent Tortilla Tearing: Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to increase flexibility, reducing chances of cracking and ensuring smooth, tight enchilada construction.
  • Customize Protein Options: Swap sausage with vegetarian alternatives like black beans, tofu, or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences without compromising flavor profile.
  • Balance Sauce Consistency: Whisk cream sauce ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a smooth, even coating that penetrates and enhances the enchiladas’ overall taste and texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 7
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 40 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 300 mg