Hearty Breakfast Burritos with Sausage (Printable)

Flavorful burritos packed with eggs, sausage, veggies, and cheese to energize your morning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 60 ml whole milk
03 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

04 - 227 g breakfast sausage, casing removed

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
07 - 30 g baby spinach, chopped

→ Tortillas

08 - 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas

→ Pantry & Spices

09 - 15 ml olive oil
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
12 - ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if present.
03 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
04 - Whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and chili powder if using in a mixing bowl.
05 - Pour the egg mixture into the same skillet and scramble gently over medium-low heat until just set but still soft, then remove from heat.
06 - Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds until pliable.
07 - On each tortilla, layer scrambled eggs, sausage with vegetables, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
08 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
09 - Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for storage.
10 - To reheat frozen burritos, microwave unwrapped for 1 to 2 minutes or bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 minutes until heated through.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings
  • Hearty and flavorful combination of eggs sausage vegetables and cheese
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit sausage and add black beans or more veggies
  • Use pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese for a spicier option
03 -
  • Let all fillings cool before assembling to avoid soggy burritos
  • Serve with salsa avocado or hot sauce for added flavor
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