You probably thought it was impossible, but give this Keto Enchilada recipe a try before you continue to have your doubts. Made with simple, whole foods ingredients, this classic Mexican recipe will leave you speechless.
The video above shows you step-by-step how to make keto enchiladas, but don’t play it safe. Throw in your own twists with different fillings and toppings!
Tips for Making Keto Enchiladas
Make the “Tortillas”
While we do have a very good keto tortilla recipe you can try, we changed it up slightly for the low carb enchiladas because we needed a sturdier tortilla. These tortillas are simply eggs, a splash of heavy cream, and some herbs and spices.
Pro Tip: If you are having trouble working with the tortillas or they keep breaking on you, a trick is to cook them in a skillet with the lid on. You can even add a tablespoon on water to the pan to help the tortillas steam. When the top of the tortillas steam they become easier to work with.
Keto Enchilada Filling
This is really up to you as most enchilada fillings are keto friendly. Chicken enchiladas are a very popular variety, but in this recipe we are going to walk you through making a breakfast enchilada. This compliments the fact that the tortillas are made from eggs, so the flavors go together perfectly. Some other fillings you could try are:
- Chicken
- Steak
- Ground beef
- Cheese
- Vegetables
Tightly Pack Enchiladas Into A Casserole Dish
This helps make sure that the enchiladas remain rolled up when they bake, and it also makes for a beautiful presentation. This is the traditional way enchiladas are baked. Depending on the size of casserole dish you use, you may need to place the enchiladas in all different directions. That’s perfectly fine, it will look beautiful at the end no matter how disorganized it look before it goes into the oven.
Top With Enchilada Sauce and Chese
The trademark of any good enchilada is the sauce. It is very distinct in flavor and it is what makes the dish stand out from other classic Mexican dishes. When it comes to the cheese you have more wiggle room. Use your favorite type of cheese and make this recipe your own! We use full fat cheddar cheese because we like the contrast it gives to the enchilada sauce. Some other good cheese options are:
- Cotija Cheese
- Monterey Cheese
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Manchego Cheese
Is Enchilada Sauce Keto Friendly?
Why yes it is! Depending on the brand of enchilada sauce you buy it will vary in quality of ingredients, as well as carb and sugar count. Typically you will find the carbs in enchilada sauce to be around 3 grams per 1/4 cup. That means this entire recipe will have under 10 grams of carbs coming from the enchilada sauce.
For sauces we like two options: canned enchilada sauce OR canned green chilis.
We’ll Turn You into a Homemade Enchilada Lover
Enchiladas are one of the meals we miss the most. You can pack them with delicious ingredients and then top then with even more delicious ingredients without feeling bad, because that’s how enchiladas should be eaten.
This isn’t an easy enchilada recipe by any means, but if you’re a Mexican food lover like us, then you’ll become a convert. You can officially have your cake (low-carb enchiladas) and eat it too (low-carb style)!
Low-Carb, Keto Enchiladas!
When you make these delicious, low-carb enchiladas, make sure to go all out with the fillings and toppings. But, a big tip is to check the nutrition labels of any enchilada sauces you buy. A lot of canned, store-bought sauces can have sneaky, added sugars. You could even try your hand at a homemade sauce, if time permits. Either way you make these Keto Enchiladas, make sure you take a picture and tag us on Instagram to show us your yummy work of art!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Breakfast Enchiladas”
Keto Enchiladas
Ingredients:
Tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Enchiladas
- 8 oz ground sausage
- 3/4 cup enchilada sauce
- 1.5 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
Tortillas
- Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Heat a small (6 inch) skillet to medium-low heat and grease with coconut oil spray.
- Use a 1/4 measuring cup to pour the batter into the heated pan and cover with a lid to cook through for 2-3 minutes.
- Repeat process until all tortillas are cooked (we made 7).
Enchiladas
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the ground sausage. Break apart into crumbles until it cooks through completely.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make your enchiladas: Place some meat and cheese into each wrap. Wrap loosely and place into the casserole dish. Repeat until all enchiladas are in casserole dish.
- Top with enchilada sauce and additional cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is fully melted. Enjoy!
- Best stored in a sealed container in the fridge, up to 5 days.
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Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
What would the macros be just for the tortillas?
Per tortilla, about 85 calories, 7g fat, 5g protein
These are seriously the best Keto Enchiladas I’ve ever had. I’ve tried low carb tortillas and like these ones much better!!! You guys nailed it!
Thanks, Jenn!
Just made Breakfast Enchiladas and they were so yummy. Your right Matt they don’t even taste like eggs. Thanks for another great recipe. You to are great. Love your videos.
Those pre-shredded cheeses are roolrd in flour to keep from sticking. I would suggest shredding your own cheese.
Yummmmmm! I miss enchiladas too so I’m definitely trying these out! I think I will use chorizo to make it muy authentico! ?
Hey guys , this looks awesome I just made some with deli meat but I was wondering if I add some vanilla and cinnamon to the egg mixture do you think these can be breakfast blintz or rolled pancake with fruit and hwc etc ?
Yes, that sounds like it would be wonderful!
How do you think a chorizo would work in this recipe?
Yes! yum.
These are fantastic! Made them last night and just had some more for supper a few minutes ago. I’m thinking of doing these again but with the keto in a bowl filling…
Thanks for the great recipes guys!
Is it 5 carbs per 2 enchiladas?
Yes, roughly about two enchiladas.
Can’t wait to try these. Prepped food all day today most from your book or website/blog. I love that they are quick and simple AND yummy. You two are the best!!
Thanks, Vivian!
Great recipe, but why didn’t you guys use your coconut flour+egg white tortillas? These better than those?
These worked best for this this recipe in our opinion, and we wanted to make it a breakfast enchilada. 🙂
Cómo se puede hacer sin huevos. No puedo comer huevo por intolerancia
Unfortunately, this recipe will definitely require eggs, sorry!
omg so good you made me ride to Walmart to get the sauce once I seen you make this and that’s saying a lot where I live it takes 1 hr to get there and back and that’s not the time in the store I have been watching you guys for over a yr now even when I was sick and had to get my thyroid out and doctor took me off keto but he has now cleared me to go back on and its been 1 week and I am hitting like a champ 9 pounds in 1 week but with you guys its so easy because its like you guys like the same foods as me and that helps matt I am with you all the way when it comes to snakes let me just grab the cheese and go I am going to buy your cookbook this week do you guys have any good ways to get in the greens with out just eating them as they are I have seen a few things but sence my surgery I don’t like the taste of most of them the closest I am getting to something green now is a green bean and I know that’s not the best choice thanks for any help PS I hope you guys find lots of coupons and money to shop away lol gertrude
Hey! Mixing in some spinach into your cooked meals is an easy way to add some sneaky greens without changing the taste of the dish. 🙂
What is the serving size, please?
We made 7 enchiladas and divided that into 4 servings, so it’s about 2 enchiladas per serving.
Amazing!!! Thoughts on the 2 ingredient tortillas instead? They are a staple in my house!
How do you make that? Egg and HC?
Awesome! I watch your channel and enjoy your recipes! You guys are incredible!! Thank
I am new to keto – 6 days to be exact and you two have been SO helpful. These enchiladas look amazing. How will leftovers hold up in the fridge?
Thank you,
Danni
They should hold up fine!
Will this still work if I add a little almond flour or coconut flour to the tortillas for the ‘texture’ of corn tortillas?
You could try it out!
I tried to make these.. must be my pan is no good.. the wraps keep sticking to the pan 🙁
Costco has a 2 pack of Tramontina fry pans that rock! Look in the warehouse, not online.
The trick is to heat the oil in the pan before cooking anything. I only have stainless steel pans. Spray pan with oil. Place on medium low heat until oil starts turning brown. Wipe up browned oil and spray fresh coat of oil. The pan is now ready to cook eggs or anything else. There should be a little bit of sizzle as egg hits pan. If not increase heat in small incrementa to find best temp setting. My electric stove cooks eggs perfectly at 2.6 out of 10. Scrambled come out perfectly with silicon spatula. Apply spray for next egg. If you need to wash or wipe pan with water or wet cloth start with heating oil again.
I have thrown away all my so called non-stick who knows what chemical spewing toxins cookware.
So is the serving size 2 enchiladas?
Yes, roughly.
Wow thats a greatway to do that. I do not have your ingredients at home so I think I will either try a pizza version or maybe even try a lasagna version. Fairly similar either way. Do you think the eggs would hold up as a noodle layer? Thanks for putting out so much content.
Yes they should hold up!
Is it five carbs for the whole dish?
No, 5 carbs per serving. Divide the dish into four servings.