Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb of the breakfast sausage. Break it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains and the sausage develops crispy brown edges. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- While the sausage browns, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a separate pan over medium-low heat. Pour in beaten eggs and gently scramble until slightly soft and glossy. Remove from heat.
- Cook hash browns or tater tots according to package directions until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes if frozen. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- If tortillas are cold, warm them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel. Divide filling evenly among the six tortillas, spooning it in a line down the center, leaving about an inch on each end. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the greased baking dish, packing them snugly together.
- For the gravy, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining 0.5 lb sausage and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle flour directly over the sausage and butter, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to create a golden roux.
- Slowly pour in cold milk in a thin stream while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 7-10 minutes. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Pour warm sausage gravy evenly over all rolled enchiladas, ensuring each one is well-covered. Sprinkle remaining 0.5 cup cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden at the edges, with bubbling around the sides. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated unbaked without gravy. Prepare gravy separately and add just before baking. Freezes well for up to 3 months when wrapped tightly (freeze without gravy).
