Description
These effortless make-ahead breakfast burritos are packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. They are perfect for busy mornings, offering a quick, satisfying, and customizable breakfast option that can be prepared in advance and frozen for later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 10 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1 cup sautéed bell peppers, onions, or spinach
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with milk or cream (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter or heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and gently stir with a spatula until just set and still soft. Remove from heat.
- Warm each flour tortilla for 10–15 seconds in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable and prevent tearing.
- Lay a warmed tortilla flat and layer scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese down the center. Add any optional sautéed vegetables if desired.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
- To enjoy immediately, place the burrito seam-side down in a skillet and toast for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- To freeze, let the assembled burritos cool completely. Wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, and place in a freezer-safe bag.
- To reheat frozen burritos, remove from foil and plastic wrap. Microwave for 2–3 minutes, flipping halfway through. For a crispy exterior, finish in a skillet or toaster oven for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure all fillings are cooled before assembling to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Avoid overfilling the tortillas to ensure a tight roll and prevent bursting.
- Double wrap burritos for freezing (plastic wrap then foil) to prevent freezer burn.
- Label frozen burritos with contents and date for easy identification.
- Reheat gently, using a microwave followed by a skillet toast for the best texture.
- Use sturdy, quality tortillas that hold up well to freezing and reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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