Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos (Printable)

Hearty breakfast burritos with eggs, sausage, peppers and cheese. Prepare in advance, freeze, and reheat for busy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

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

→ Meats

04 - 8 oz breakfast sausage, crumbled

→ Vegetables

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

→ Tortillas

08 - 8 large flour tortillas

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add bell pepper and onion. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour into the skillet and cook, stirring gently, until just set. Remove from heat.
04 - Add the cooked sausage, vegetables, and cheese to the eggs. Stir to combine.
05 - Warm tortillas in the microwave or in a dry pan to make them pliable.
06 - Divide the egg mixture evenly among the tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form burritos.
07 - Wrap each burrito individually in foil or parchment paper. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
08 - Microwave refrigerated burritos for 1–2 minutes or frozen burritos for 3–4 minutes, until heated through.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Having a homemade breakfast in under two minutes on chaotic mornings feels like winning
  • The filling stays incredibly moist even after freezing, thanks to a tiny trick with the eggs
  • Customize them however you want and everyone in the house gets their perfect version
02 -
  • Overcooking the eggs is the biggest mistake, they continue cooking after you remove them from heat
  • Freeze burritos flat instead of standing them up, they thaw more evenly and stack better
  • Let burritos cool completely before freezing or ice crystals will form and make them soggy
03 -
  • Use a slotted spoon when removing the sausage so the pan stays seasoned for the vegetables
  • Let the filling cool slightly before rolling or the tortilla will get soggy and tear
  • Label your freezer burritos with the date so you use the oldest ones first

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