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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

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These easy make-ahead breakfast burritos are flavorful, filling, and fast to prepare, perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Packed with sausage, eggs, cheese, and veggies, they offer a comforting and satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or green)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for cooking
  • ½ cup salsa verde or favorite salsa (optional)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: diced avocado, black beans, or a splash of hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Stir occasionally until veggies are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk 6 large eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Push the sausage and veggies to one side of the pan or transfer to a bowl if pan is small. Add a little butter or oil if needed, then pour in the eggs. Stir gently until eggs are softly scrambled but still moist, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm the tortillas briefly to make them pliable—microwave for 20 seconds or heat in a dry skillet for 15 seconds each side. On each tortilla, spread a spoonful of salsa verde, then scoop a generous amount of the egg, sausage, and veggie mixture. Top with shredded cheddar and chopped cilantro if using. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from one end to the other.
  5. Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper. For immediate eating, toast in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side to crisp up the tortilla. For make-ahead, place wrapped burritos in a freezer-safe bag and freeze. To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 2–3 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes.

Notes

Cook sausage low and slow for best flavor. Remove eggs from heat when slightly underdone to keep them moist. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing. Burritos can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat with a damp paper towel in microwave to keep tortillas soft. Filling can be prepped a day ahead and refrigerated.

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