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Easy Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos Recipe for Perfect Freezer Meal Prep

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These breakfast burritos are quick, filling, and perfect for freezer meal prep. Packed with protein from eggs and sausage, they reheat quickly and make busy mornings easier.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 12 oz (340 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup (150 g) diced bell peppers
  • ½ cup (75 g) finely chopped onion
  • Fresh spinach or kale, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) shredded cheddar cheese per burrito
  • Large flour tortillas, about 10-inch size
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp olive oil or butter for sautéing
  • Salsa (optional)
  • Optional variations: black beans or plant-based sausage for vegetarian, diced avocado, pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat, crumble in the breakfast sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
  2. Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter and cook diced bell peppers and onion until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in greens during the last minute if using.
  3. Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into skillet with veggies over medium-low heat and stir gently until just set but still moist, about 4 minutes.
  4. Assemble the burritos: Warm tortillas slightly. Spoon about ½ cup of scrambled egg mixture onto each tortilla, add about 2 tbsp cooked sausage and 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese. Add salsa if desired.
  5. Roll it up: Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Wrap each burrito in aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  6. Freeze: Place wrapped burritos in freezer-safe bags or containers. Label and freeze up to 3 months.
  7. Reheat and enjoy: Microwave wrapped burrito on high for 1–2 minutes, flipping halfway. Optionally, crisp in a skillet or toaster oven for 1–2 minutes per side.

Notes

Cook sausage thoroughly and drain fat to avoid soggy burritos. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent tearing. Reheat gently to keep eggs moist. For crispier burritos, toast after microwaving. Burritos keep well frozen up to 3 months. Thaw overnight for best texture.

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