Breakfast Enchiladas

These Breakfast Enchiladas turn the classic comforting Mexican dish into a hearty morning feast. Tortillas are stuffed with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, maple sausage, and cheddar cheese, then baked under a creamy enchilada‑salsa and gooey cheese topping. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying during a relaxed weekend brunch — you can even assemble them the night before!

Ingredients

For the enchilada‑salsa:

• 2 Tbsp salted butter

• 1 Tbsp all‑purpose flour

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• 1 cup milk

• 3 oz cream cheese

• ⅓ cup salsa

• 1½ cups freshly grated cheddar cheese

For the filling:

• 8 large eggs, beaten and seasoned with salt & pepper

• 12 oz maple sausage, cooked & crumbled (reserve some for topping)

• 12 oz bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve some for topping)

• ½ cup cheddar cheese

• 8 taco‑size flour tortillas

For the toppings:

• 1 cup cheddar cheese

• Freshly chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and spray a 9×13″ baking dish.

2. Make enchilada‑salsa: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until golden (~30 sec), stir in cumin, then gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium‑low. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth, then mix in salsa and cheddar until melted. Remove from heat.

3. Cook eggs: Scramble beaten eggs in a nonstick skillet over medium‑high until just set, then remove from heat.

4. Assemble enchiladas: Lay tortillas flat, divide scrambled eggs among them. Top each with sausage, bacon (reserving some of each for later), 1 Tbsp cheddar and about 1 Tbsp enchilada‑salsa. Roll tightly and place seam‑side down in baking dish.

5. Bake: Pour remaining enchilada‑salsa over rolls, sprinkle with remaining cheddar and reserved sausage/bacon. Bake uncovered at 350 °F for ~20 minutes, until cheesy and bubbly.

6. Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro, let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrients (approximate per serving—serves 8)

• Calories: High — due to cheese, eggs, sausage, and bacon

• Protein: Very high — eggs, meat, cheese

• Fat: High — from dairy and meats

• Carbohydrates: Moderate — from tortillas, flour, milk

• Fiber: Low — minimal from salsa and tortillas

• Key nutrients: Rich in calcium (cheese, milk), B‑vitamins & iron (eggs and meats), plus a hint of antioxidants from salsa

Enjoy this crowd‑pleasing, flavo