Hearty Breakfast Burritos (Printable Version)

Hearty egg, sausage, cheese, and veggie burritos perfect for busy mornings and easy meal prep.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

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

→ Meats

04 - 8 oz breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), casing removed

→ Vegetables

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

→ Tortillas

08 - 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas

→ Pantry & Spices

09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and thoroughly cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and chili powder if using.
05 - Pour the egg mixture into the same skillet and scramble gently over medium-low heat until just set but still soft. Remove from heat.
06 - Microwave the flour tortillas for 20 seconds to make them pliable.
07 - On each tortilla, layer the scrambled eggs, sausage and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
08 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
09 - Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper and place in a freezer bag for storage.
10 - To reheat, microwave an unwrapped burrito for 1 to 2 minutes or bake frozen wrapped burritos at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings
  • Filled with nutritious 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
  • Wrap burritos tightly for best freezer storage
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