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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos with Sausage Eggs Cheese

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A simple, satisfying, and flexible breakfast burrito recipe featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy mornings and make-ahead meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 8 large eggs, whisked, room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • 8 large flour tortillas (10–12 inches)
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream (whole milk preferred)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup diced onions
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
  • Optional: fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Add onions or bell peppers halfway through if using. Drain excess fat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk 8 large eggs with 1/4 cup milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
  3. Reduce heat to low-medium and pour eggs into a clean skillet. Stir gently and continuously with a silicone spatula until soft curds form and eggs are just set but still moist, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Warm each tortilla in a dry pan or microwave for 10-15 seconds to make pliable.
  5. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/8 of the sausage down the center, followed by 1/8 of the scrambled eggs, then 1/8 of the shredded cheese (about 1/4 cup). Fold sides in and roll tightly.
  6. Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to freezer bag or container for longer storage.
  7. To reheat, unwrap and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through, or bake at 350°F (175°C) wrapped in foil for 20-25 minutes until heated through.

Notes

Cook eggs gently on low-medium heat to avoid rubbery texture. Drain excess fat from sausage to prevent greasy burritos. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. Wrap burritos individually before freezing to avoid sticking. For crispy burritos, toast after microwaving.

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