Description
Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy combine smoky turkey sausage rolled in soft flour tortillas topped with a creamy plant-based sausage gravy. This comforting dish is hearty and flavorful, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner. Easy to prepare and make ahead, it features a rich savory taste with a smooth, velvety gravy that is both indulgent and wholesome.
Ingredients
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Sausage Filling
- 1 lb smoked turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups plant-based milk, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup shredded plant-based cheese
Assembly
- 8 flour tortillas
- Optional: ½ cup shredded plant-based cheese
- Optional: Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage Filling: Cook the smoked turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Once browned, set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Plant-Based Sausage Gravy: In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour to create a roux, cooking until it turns golden brown. Slowly add room temperature plant-based milk while whisking continuously. Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper. Simmer gently until the gravy thickens into a silky and luscious sauce. If desired, stir in shredded plant-based cheese for a cheesy gravy.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Warm the flour tortillas to make them pliable. Spoon the cooked sausage filling evenly onto each tortilla. Add shredded plant-based cheese on top if desired. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the Gravy and Bake: Ladle the warm sausage gravy generously over the assembled enchiladas. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the gravy to bubble slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove enchiladas from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or preferred fresh herbs. Serve hot for a comforting and flavorful breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based milk to avoid lumps in the gravy.
- Do not overfill tortillas to make rolling easier and prevent bursting during baking.
- Simmer gravy slowly to develop deep flavors and achieve smooth texture.
- Assemble enchiladas ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy preparation.
- Adjust spice level by adding chili powder or cumin to the sausage mixture if desired.
- Optional vegetable additions include sautéed bell peppers, onions, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: breakfast enchiladas, sausage gravy, smoked turkey sausage, plant-based gravy, savory breakfast, brunch recipe, creamy gravy, easy breakfast
