Breakfast Enchiladas

50 mins
8 servings

Description

A Mexican-inspired breakfast dish with scrambled eggs, chorizo, and cheese wrapped in tortillas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 can enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 pound Mexican chorizo
  • 1 medium onion

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and a pinch of salt. Pour in egg mixture over chorizo mixture in skillet and scramble until cooked through.
  5. Step 5: In a separate pan, warm tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Step 6: To assemble enchiladas, lay a tortilla flat and spoon some egg mixture onto center of tortilla, then sprinkle with some cheese. Roll up tortilla and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and egg mixture.
  7. Step 7: Pour enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Step 8: Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

574

Calories

31.07g

Protein

43.57g

Fat

14.4g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:50 mins

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