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Breakfast Enchiladas

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If you’re tired of the same old breakfast routine, these Breakfast Enchiladas are here to shake things up. Not only are they a breeze to make, but they also serve a crowd, making them perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or meal prepping for the week ahead.

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Why You’ll Love Breakfast Enchiladas

  • Easy Prep: These enchiladas can be prepped in advance, allowing you to enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast without the morning rush.
  • Delicious and Filling: Packed with savory ingredients like breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, and cheesy goodness, these enchiladas are a flavorful and satisfying way to start your day.
  • Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or just craving a hearty breakfast, these enchiladas are a versatile and delightful choice.
  • Kid-Friendly: The combination of eggs, cheese, and savory fillings makes these enchiladas appealing to even the pickiest eaters in your family.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: Impress your guests with a breakfast that goes beyond the ordinary. These enchiladas are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Ingredients Needed To Make Breakfast Enchiladas

  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Hashbrowns (cooked)
  • Breakfast sausage
  • Bacon
  • Kosher salt
  • Onion powder
  • Black pepper
  • Bell pepper
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Tortillas
  • Queso cheese

How To Make Breakfast Enchiladas

  1. Preheat the oven and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cook sausage with diced bell pepper.
A cast iron skillet filled with browned ground meat and small pieces of orange bell pepper sits on a wooden surface—perfect for the hearty filling in your next batch of Breakfast Enchiladas.
  1. Cook hashbrowns according to the package.
Shredded hash browns are being cooked in a black frying pan, some pieces golden brown and crispy—the perfect side or filling for your favorite Breakfast Enchiladas. The pan sits invitingly on a wooden surface.
  1. Scramble eggs with milk.
Scrambled eggs are cooking in a black nonstick frying pan, resting on a wooden surface. The yellow, slightly glossy eggs with soft and fluffy curds are perfect for filling breakfast enchiladas.
  1. Cook bacon until crispy, then chop.
  2. In a large bowl, combine spices, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage with bell pepper, and shredded cheese.
A glass bowl filled with a mixture reminiscent of Breakfast Enchiladas—scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and onions—sits on a wooden surface with a metal spoon on the right side.
  1. Fill tortillas, place them in the baking dish, and top with queso cheese.
A rectangular baking dish containing five neatly arranged breakfast enchiladas wrapped in flour tortillas, placed side by side on a wooden surface.
A baking dish with six rolled Breakfast Enchiladas arranged in a row, topped with a generous layer of creamy orange sauce in the center. The dish sits on a wooden surface.
A baking dish filled with rolled Breakfast Enchiladas topped with melted orange cheese sauce and garnished with chopped green herbs, sitting on a wooden surface.
  1. Bake and enjoy!
A close-up of a breakfast burrito cut open, revealing scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, onions, and red peppers inside—like Breakfast Enchiladas—topped with creamy orange sauce and garnished with chopped herbs.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Add diced tomatoes or green onions for extra freshness.
  • Include a dollop of sour cream or salsa on top before serving.
  • For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and turkey sausage.

Commonly Asked Questions

Can I make these Breakfast Enchiladas ahead of time? 

Yes, assemble them the night before, refrigerate, and bake the next morning.

Can I use a different type of cheese? 

Absolutely! Experiment with cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a unique flavor.

How can I store these enchiladas?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days or freeze for up to one month.

How do I reheat leftover enchiladas?

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  2. Place leftover enchiladas in a baking dish and wrap in foil.
  3. Bake for 20-30 minutes if refrigerated and 45 minutes if frozen.
  4. Remove from the oven, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Breakfast Enchiladas: Two flour tortillas filled with ground beef, scrambled eggs, and vegetables, topped with melted orange cheese and chopped parsley, served on a white plate.
A close-up of a breakfast burrito cut in half, resembling Breakfast Enchiladas, filled with scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, and vegetables, topped with melted cheese and herbs, served on a white plate.

Breakfast Enchiladas

Danielle Cochran
These a Breakfast Enchiladas are the prefect prep ahead Enchiladas are my new favorite breakfast. They serve a crowd and can be prepped in advance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup of milk
  • 1 ½ cups hashbrowns cooked according to package
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 4 strips bacon cooked & chopped
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 5-6 tortillas
  • 1 cup queso cheese
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 7×10 or 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook the sausage according to the package directions. Add diced bell pepper when almost cooked, and sauté until slightly softened.
  • Cook the hashbrowns according to the package’s directions.
  • In a bowl, mix eggs and milk, then cook over medium/low heat to scramble.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spices, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage with bell pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix well.
  • Fill tortillas with the mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with queso cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and enjoy!

Notes

Variations:
  • Add diced tomatoes or green onions for extra freshness.
  • Include a dollop of sour cream or salsa on top before serving.
  • For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and turkey sausage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 1289mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 901IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 328mgIron: 3mg
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