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Ultimate Guide to Breakfast Enchiladas: A Delicious Morning Feast

Breakfast Enchiladas.

There’s something special about waking up to the smell of a warm, home-baked breakfast. This recipe brings back memories of Sunday mornings with the grandkids, all waiting around the table for their favorite cheesy enchiladas! You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven when you wake up. It’s easy, satisfying, and full of flavor. Try it for your next family breakfast or lazy weekend brunch—you’ll be glad you did!

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
• ¼ cup salsa
• 1–2 cups potatoes O’Brien (with onions & peppers)
• 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
• 6 large eggs
• 1¼ cups half-and-half
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• ½ cup shredded Monterey or pepper jack cheese, divided
Optional Toppings: Chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, green onions, crumbled bacon

Instructions

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

  • In a skillet, brown the sausage on medium-high. Drain fat. Stir in salsa, ¾ cup cheddar, and ¼ cup Monterey jack.

  • Heat potatoes in the same pan. Add to sausage mixture and mix well.

  • Fill each tortilla with â…› of the filling, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.

  • In a bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, flour, and salt. Pour over tortillas.

  • Top with remaining cheeses. Cover with foil.

  • Bake 35 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered until golden and set.

  • Add toppings and serve warm!

Notes

✅ Make Ahead: Assemble the enchiladas the night before, cover with foil, and refrigerate. Bake as directed in the morning.
✅ Add Heat: Use spicy sausage or add diced jalapeños to the filling.
✅ Vegetarian Option: Swap sausage for sautéed mushrooms or black beans.
✅ Extra Crispy: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a golden cheese crust.

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