Description
Spicy southern sausage enchiladas blend hearty Texan flavors with Mexican-inspired comfort. Cheesy, zesty layers promise a delicious meal that satisfies hungry families with bold regional charm.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage (bulk or casings removed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (green or red)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
Gravy and Wrapping Ingredients:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing for a perfectly baked enchilada experience.
- In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat until crumbly, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add finely chopped onions and diced bell peppers to the sausage, cooking until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese into the sausage mixture, stirring until melted and creating a cohesive filling.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to increase flexibility for rolling.
- Distribute sausage filling evenly across tortillas, rolling tightly and placing seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- For the creamy gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, creating a roux by whisking in flour for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour milk into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Season the gravy with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Pour the creamy gravy evenly over the rolled enchiladas in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese across the top of the enchiladas.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Allow enchiladas to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
- Garnish with freshly sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Swap sausage with plant-based alternatives for vegetarian diets, ensuring similar texture and flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free tortillas and replace wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend when making gravy to accommodate gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Reduce cheese quantity and opt for low-fat versions to create a lighter, healthier variation without compromising taste.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process and minimize kitchen stress, especially when entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg