Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner

Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food for a cozy dinner. After making them dozens of times, I’ve perfected the creamy, hearty texture you’ll love. The homemade sausage gravy is the secret to making these enchiladas better than takeout. Start by browning the sausage, then use the drippings to make the most flavorful gravy. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Roasted Rainbow Vegetables and Easy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Bars.

What You'll Need for Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground sausage
• 12 small flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Optional: Chopped green onions
• Optional: Diced tomatoes
• Optional: Sour cream
• Optional: Guacamole
• Optional: Salsa

How to Make Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner

1. Brown the sausage: In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
2. Make the gravy: In the same skillet, whisk in 3 tbsp flour, 2 cups milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne (if using). Cook until thickened.
3. Assemble the enchiladas: Spread a thin layer of gravy in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with cheese, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining gravy over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
4. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Storing & Reheating Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Enchiladas can be assembled up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Freezing Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner

Freeze assembled, unbaked enchiladas for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then finish in the oven for 5-10 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper or use spicy sausage.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ground sausage with ground beef or turkey.
• Make-ahead: Enchiladas can be assembled up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thick, thin it out with a little more milk. If it's too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce.

Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground sausage
• 12 small flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Chopped green onions
• Diced tomatoes
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa

Instructions

1. Brown the sausage: In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
2. Make the gravy: In the same skillet, whisk in 3 tbsp flour, 2 cups milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne (if using). Cook until thickened.
3. Assemble the enchiladas: Spread a thin layer of gravy in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with cheese, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining gravy over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
4. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper or use spicy sausage.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ground sausage with ground beef or turkey.
• Make-ahead: Enchiladas can be assembled up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thick, thin it out with a little more milk. If it's too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze assembled, unbaked enchiladas for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then finish in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
• Make ahead: Enchiladas can be assembled up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 560
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 37g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 19g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Sausage Gravy Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!