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Delicious Mexican breakfast with enchiladas, salsa, coffee, and muffin at a restaurant setting.
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Breakfast Enchiladas

Each Breakfast Enchilada provides 20g protein and 290 calories — a lighter option for hitting breakfast macros without excess calories. Batch-makes 8 servings on the stovetop in minimal time, letting you prep once and eat throughout the week. Portion-controlled and carb-balanced for post-workout recovery mornings.

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Ingredients

8 servings
  • Egg, Whole, Large
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Turkey Breakfast Sausage(454g)
  • Bell Pepper
  • Yellow Onion
  • Chili powder(5g)
  • Oregano, Dried(3g)
  • Cumin, Ground(3g)
  • Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned
  • Flour Tortillas
  • Mexican Blend Cheese(360g)

    Pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese. Any store brand works.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, beat the eggs together with the salt. Set aside.
  3. 3In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high (if using pork sausage, you can omit the oil). Once it is hot, add the sausage. Cook, breaking it into small pieces, until the sausage is browned and cooked through. With a slotted spoon, remove to a paper-towel lined plate.
  4. 4Reduce the skillet heat to medium. If the skillet is dry, drizzle in additional oil as needed. Add the bell pepper, onion, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  5. 5Return the sausage to the skillet, then pour in the eggs. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until the eggs are nearly set but still appear wet. Set aside.
  6. 6Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce along the bottom of the dish (about 1/4 cup).
  7. 7Fill each of the tortillas with 1/8 of the filling and roll. Place each side by side in the baking dish, seam-side down.
  8. 8Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top, then sprinkle the enchiladas with the cheese.
  9. 9Bake the breakfast enchiladas until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes. Add your toppings of choice and serve hot.

Nutrition — Per Serving

290

calories

20g

protein

21g

fat

Carbohydrates
3g
Saturated fat
10.4g
Sodium
703 mg
Dietary fiber
0.4g

8 servings per batch · ~105g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Breakfast Enchiladas have per serving?

Each serving contains 20g of protein and 290 calories with 21g fat and 3g carbs. This is a low-carb breakfast option with modest protein that suits maintenance phases rather than aggressive protein targets.

How long does Breakfast Enchiladas take to prep?

Marked as quick prep and batch-cooks 8 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for prepping an entire week of breakfasts in one session. All eight portions can be stored and reheated throughout the week.

Is Breakfast Enchiladas good for fat loss?

At 290 calories and 20g protein per serving with only 3g carbs, this recipe is well-suited for fat loss phases where low-carb breakfast options support stable morning energy. The moderate fat (21g) and caloric density make it sustainable on a deficit.

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