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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

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These easy make-ahead breakfast burritos are warm, filling, and perfect for busy mornings. Packed with savory eggs, melty cheese, and spicy sausage, they freeze well and reheat quickly for a convenient homemade breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, beaten
  • 8 oz (225 g) cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled (turkey or plant-based sausage optional)
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8-inch (20 cm diameter) flour tortillas
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) salsa (mild or spicy)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) cooking oil or butter
  • Optional extras: diced bell peppers, cooked hash browns, black beans, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled breakfast sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage and drain excess fat, leaving a little in the pan for flavor.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, salsa, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Add butter or oil to the same skillet with sausage drippings. Pour in the egg mixture. Let it sit undisturbed for 20 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, folding the eggs over themselves. Cook until just set but still soft and slightly shiny, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  4. Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet or microwave for about 15 seconds to make them pliable.
  5. Lay each warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/2 cup (120 ml) scrambled eggs onto the center. Top with cooked sausage and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese. Add optional extras if desired.
  6. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll from the bottom up to form a tight burrito.
  7. Wrap each burrito tightly in plastic wrap or foil, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1-2 hours until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
  8. To reheat, unwrap a frozen burrito, place on a microwave-safe plate, and heat for 2-3 minutes, turning halfway. For a crispier shell, finish under a broiler or in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. Wrap burritos tightly in plastic wrap and foil to avoid freezer burn and soggy tortillas. Avoid overfilling burritos to keep them intact when reheating. For a crispier tortilla, finish reheating in the oven or toaster oven.

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