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Southern Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy

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These hearty Southern Breakfast Enchiladas are stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese, all smothered in creamy sausage gravy for the ultimate morning comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • 2. In a skillet, cook breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned; remove and drain.
  • 3. In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft, then add beaten eggs and scramble until just set.
  • 4. Stir in sausage and half the cheese; remove from heat.
  • 5. Spoon the egg mixture evenly into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • 6. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
  • 7. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
  • 8. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to make sausage gravy.
  • 9. Pour the gravy evenly over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • 10. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  • 11. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the enchiladas the night before and bake in the morning.
  • Substitute sausage with bacon or turkey sausage for a lighter version.
  • Serve with a side of fruit or hash browns for a full Southern breakfast.

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Keywords: Southern Breakfast Enchiladas, sausage gravy enchiladas, comfort breakfast

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