So one of my favorite foods is Mexican—I know this is the basic side of me coming out. This dish however is anything but basic. I made this over my break from school and let me just tell you—the combination of flavors is absolutely insane!

So let’s whip z’em up!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Neeses breakfast sausage (or any breakfast sausage)
• 3/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons Mexican hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce, divided
• toppings such as diced avocado and salsa (optional)

Directions:

Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 7 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons green onion for garnish. Stir in bell pepper and remaining onion and remove from heat

Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Divide meat mixture among the tortillas and top evenly with about 2 cups shredded cheese. Roll each tortilla and place seam side down in the prepared dish

Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, flour, and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in a medium bowl until well blended. Pour mixture over tortillas and top with remaining enchilada sauce. Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).  

Bake casserole, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and top with remaining cheese

Bake uncovered until cheese is melted and casserole is lightly browned and bubbly around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with reserved green onions and serve with desired toppings.