Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup (5g) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (710ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (115g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8-10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions:
- Sauté sausage, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour egg mixture into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Scramble until cooked but still slightly moist.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and cilantro (if using).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling into the center of each tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.