Hearty Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos (Printable Version)

Flavorful burritos stuffed with eggs, sausage, vegetables, and cheese perfect for quick mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

04 - 8 oz breakfast sausage, casing removed

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
07 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped

→ Tortillas

08 - 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas

→ Pantry & Spices

09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add breakfast sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and chili powder if using.
05 - Pour egg mixture into the same skillet and scramble gently over medium-low heat until just set but still soft. Remove from heat.
06 - Microwave tortillas for 20 seconds to make them pliable.
07 - On each tortilla, layer scrambled eggs, sausage and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
08 - Fold the sides of each tortilla inward and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
09 - Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper, then place in an airtight freezer bag.
10 - To reheat, microwave the unwrapped burrito for 1 to 2 minutes or bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes if frozen.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings
  • Hearty and flavorful combination of eggs sausage and vegetables
02 -
  • Let all fillings cool before assembling to avoid soggy burritos
  • Contains common allergens like eggs dairy and wheat
03 -
  • Use fresh vegetables and cook them just until softened for the best texture
  • Wrap burritos tightly to prevent freezer burn
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