Make-ahead Brunch Enchiladas
Tortillas stuffed with cheese, ham, and sweet bell peppers covered in a savory mixture of eggs and salsa are allowed to mingle overnight, like a Mexican French toast. Easy to prepare and just pop it into the oven in the morning with your feet up, sipping a coffee.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
45 minReady
8 hrsBehold, the tantalizing Tortillas de la Noche! Imagine if you will have warm, tender tortillas embracing a symphony of flavors - melted cheese, savory ham, and sweet bell peppers- all nestled together in a cozy tortilla embrace.
This delightful ensemble is then bathed in a rich, savory mixture of eggs and salsa, creating a Mexican-inspired breakfast dish reminiscent of French toast that'll have you swooning.
This culinary chef-d'oeuvre is a feast for the senses and a breeze to prepare. Assemble the ingredients, tuck them in for a cozy overnight slumber, and let the magic happen.
In the morning, you'll wake up to a delightful dish that practically cooks itself.
Just pop it in the oven, put your feet up, and sip your coffee like the breakfast boss you are.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
cheddar cheese, very old, sharp
shredded |
|
| ¼ | pound |
ham
boiled and chopped |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
sweet red bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 8 | each |
corn tortillas (6-inch)
|
*
|
| 4 | large |
eggs
|
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
milk
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
salsa
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | x |
olives
ripe and sliced, optional |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
cheddar cheese, very old, sharp
shredded |
|
| 113.4 | g |
ham
boiled and chopped |
|
| 79 | ml |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
|
| 79 | ml |
sweet red bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 8 | each |
corn tortillas (6-inch)
|
*
|
| 4 | large |
eggs
|
|
| 355 | ml |
milk
|
|
| 59 | ml |
salsa
|
|
| 15 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | x |
olives
ripe and sliced, optional |
*
|
Directions
In small bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, ham, onion, and bell pepper.
Soften tortillas according to package directions.
Divide cheese mixture evenly among tortillas; roll up and place seamed side down in greased 11 x 7 baking dish .
In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, salsa and flour.
Pour over tortillas; refrigerate overnight.
Cover and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 45 minutes or until set.
Remove cover and sprinkle with remaining cheese and olives, if desired.
