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:

  1. Sauté sausage, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease.
  2. Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour egg mixture into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Scramble until cooked but still slightly moist.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and cilantro (if using).
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  8. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  9. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  12. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  13. Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling into the center of each tortilla.
  14. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
  15. Pour remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  16. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
  17. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  18. Let cool slightly before serving.