Breakfast Enchilada Bake
This deliciously cozy Breakfast Enchilada Bake is the ultimate morning crowd-pleaser, layered with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, seasoned turkey sausage, and a creamy salsa verde cheese sauce, then topped with colorful, fresh garnishes. It's hearty, customizable, and perfect for weekend brunches or make-ahead breakfasts.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
For the Filling:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound turkey sausage browned and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 8 medium flour tortillas
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 strips turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced avocado
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and salt. Pour into a greased skillet and scramble on medium heat until just set but still moist. Set aside.
In another pan, brown the turkey sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
To make the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until slightly thickened.
Stir in salsa verde, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, and shredded cheddar until smooth. Remove from heat.
Assemble the enchiladas: lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Roll them up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Spread 1/2 cup of cheese sauce on the bottom of the dish before placing the enchiladas. Pour remaining cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
Remove from oven and top with turkey bacon, avocado, green onions, and grape tomatoes.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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For meal prep, assemble the night before and refrigerate overnight.
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Use a mix of cheeses for more flavor depth.
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Add sautéed veggies like peppers or spinach for extra nutrients.
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Make it vegetarian by omitting sausage and turkey bacon.
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Freeze assembled unbaked enchiladas for up to 2 months.