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Cozy Southern Sausage Enchiladas with Creamy Gravy

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Cozy Southern Sausage Enchiladas with Creamy Gravy are a comforting breakfast dish featuring ground breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, and a blend of Pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses. These ingredients are rolled in flour tortillas, smothered in a rich and creamy sausage gravy, and baked to perfection for a hearty morning meal perfect for gatherings or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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Sausage Gravy

  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Enchiladas Filling

  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups cooked tater tots
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Assembly

  • 10 fajita-size flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage Mixture: Place sausage in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, crumbling it as it cooks. When the sausage is about halfway done, add the diced onion and minced jalapeno, cooking until fully cooked and fragrant.
  2. Reserve Sausage Mixture for Filling: Remove 1 cup of the sausage, onion, and jalapeno mixture using a slotted spoon and set it aside for the filling.
  3. Make the Sausage Gravy: Return the remaining sausage mixture in the skillet to the heat and sprinkle the flour over it. Stir and cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the gravy thickens. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish for the enchiladas.
  5. Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season lightly with salt. Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat, add the eggs, and scramble gently until just undercooked. Remove from heat as they will finish cooking in the oven.
  6. Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the reserved sausage mixture, cooked eggs, tater tots, and half of the shredded Pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses. Mix gently but thoroughly to create the filling.
  7. Assemble the Enchiladas: Place about 1/2 cup of the filling down the center of each flour tortilla. Roll them up tightly and arrange them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Top with Gravy and Cheese: Pour the creamy sausage gravy evenly over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining Pepper Jack and cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.

Notes

  • Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
  • For spicier enchiladas, add more jalapeno or include a dash of hot sauce in the filling.
  • Use cooked tater tots for convenience; homemade tater tots can add a fresher taste.
  • This dish can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.

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