Description
Learn how to make delicious Instant Pot Breakfast Enchiladas! These easy-to-assemble enchiladas are filled with sausage, eggs, and cheese, then topped with a creamy gravy.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 8 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
1. Cook the Sausage in the Instant Pot: A Flavorful Foundation
- Add Sausage and Broth: Add the uncooked breakfast sausage to the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Break up the meat with a spoon or spatula. Pour in the ½ cup of chicken broth.
2. Cook the Eggs in the Instant Pot: A Quick and Easy Method
- Grease Pan: Spray a pan that fits inside your Instant Pot (such as a small cake pan or oven-safe dish) with non-stick cooking spray.
- Whisk Eggs and Milk: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 8 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the egg mixture into the greased pan.
- Place Trivet: Place a tall trivet into the Instant Pot, on top of the sausage.
- Place Pan on Trivet: Carefully place the pan with the egg mixture on top of the trivet.
- Seal and Cook: Cover the Instant Pot with its lid and make sure the valve is set to the “sealing” position.
- Pressure Cook: Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” button and set the cooking time to 5 minutes at high pressure.
- Quick Release: When the cooking time is up, carefully move the valve to “venting” to quickly release the pressure.
- Remove Eggs: Once the pressure has been released, open the lid of the Instant Pot. Use hot pads or oven mitts to carefully remove the egg pan from the Instant Pot.
- Crumble Eggs: Use a fork or spatula to break up the cooked eggs into smaller pieces, similar to scrambled eggs. Set aside.
- Drain Sausage: If there is any excess liquid in the Instant Pot after the pressure cooking process, you can drain it off.
3. Make the Gravy: A Creamy and Flavorful Topping
- Whisk Flour and Milk: In a large glass measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the ½ cup of all-purpose flour and 2 ½ cups of milk until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Sauté Setting: Turn the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting.
- Thicken Gravy: Pour the flour and milk mixture into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Stir constantly until the gravy thickens and begins to bubble. This should take a few minutes.
- Season Gravy: Stir in ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Turn Off: Turn off the Instant Pot.
4. Assemble the Enchiladas: Building Layers of Flavor
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- Spread Gravy: Spoon about ¼ cup of the gravy and spread it evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Fill Tortillas: Place a flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about ⅛ of the cooked eggs (about ½ cup) onto the center of the tortilla. Top the eggs with about 2 tablespoons of the gravy and about 2 tablespoons each of the shredded pepper jack and cheddar cheeses.
- Roll Up: Roll up the tortilla tightly, enclosing the filling.
- Place in Dish: Place the rolled enchilada seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Repeat: Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining tortillas, placing them side by side in the baking dish.
5. Top and Bake: Achieving a Golden, Cheesy Finish
- Pour Gravy: Pour the remaining gravy evenly over the top of the assembled enchiladas in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle with Cheese: Sprinkle any remaining shredded cheese over the top of the gravy-covered enchiladas.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, and the filling is heated through.
6. Cool and Serve: Enjoying Your Delicious Creation
- Cool Slightly: Let the Instant Pot Breakfast Enchiladas cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.
- Serve Hot: Serve hot and enjoy!