Southwest Style Meatball Breakfast Enchiladas Recipes

SOUTHWEST STYLE MEATBALL BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• DirectionsPreheat oven to 350° and cook meatballs according to the package instructions*. When finished set aside for later use. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook olive oil, red bell pepper and onion for 5 minutes. Remove from the sauté pan and place into a separate bowl. Add the hash browns to the pan and cook according to the package directions. Combine the cooked hash browns with the red pepper and onion mixture, folding together gently. In a medium bowl whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper. In a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat, scramble the eggs and cook until almost firm. To assemble the enchiladas, fill each tortilla evenly with eggs, pepper, onion and hash brown mixture, ¼ cup cheese and 4 meatballs. Roll tightly and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk the enchilada sauce and heavy cream. Pour over the enchiladas making sure to cover all. Cover enchiladas with the remaining cheese and foil; bake in the oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. To serve, divide among plates with optional toppings.*Save time by microwaving meatballs according to package instructions instead of baking

ENCHILADA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce, half of the cheese, and the salt. Crumble the beef into the mixture, and blend well using your hands. Shape meat into 1 inch balls, and place on a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan, or any cookie sheet with sides to catch the grease.
• Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meat is cooked through.
• While the meatballs are cooking, warm the tomato sauce and remaining enchilada sauce in a saucepan. Remove the meatballs from the pan using a slotted spoon, and place in a serving dish. Pour the heated sauce over them, and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Provide toothpicks for serving.

POTLUCK ENCHILADA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare and bake muffin mix according to package directions. Cool completely and crumble; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 envelope taco seasoning, eggs, 1-1/2 cups enchilada sauce and meat; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; bake on greased racks in 15x10x1-in. baking pans lined with foil until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes., Place meatballs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining enchilada sauce, salsa, chiles, 1/2 cup cheese and remaining envelope taco seasoning; pour over meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, about 3 hours.

SOUTHWEST MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Put the bread in a large bowl with the milk and let soak until the liquid is absorbed. Add the beef, eggs, black pepper, onion, garlic, and parsley.
• Thoroughly mix the ingredients. Shape the mixture firmly into 50 (1 inch) meatballs, placing 1 olive in the center of each meatball.
• Put the meatballs in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
• Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and put in a 4 quart sauce pot. Add the salsa. Cook over medium heat until hot and bubbling. Serve with toothpicks.