Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos (Printable)

Hearty burritos filled with eggs, sausage, veggies, and cheese, perfect for quick mornings and meal prep.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 60 ml whole milk
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

04 - 8 oz breakfast sausage, 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 tbsp 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. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add sausage to the skillet, break it up with a spatula, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and fully 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 over medium-low heat. Stir gently until the eggs are just set but still soft. Remove from heat.
06 - Microwave tortillas for 20 seconds until they are pliable.
07 - Layer scrambled eggs, sausage and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle shredded cheese onto each tortilla.
08 - Fold the sides of each tortilla inward and roll tightly to enclose the fillings.
09 - Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper and place them into a freezer bag for storage.
10 - To reheat, microwave an unwrapped burrito for 1 to 2 minutes or bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes directly from frozen.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings
  • Hearty and flavorful
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 fillings cool completely before assembling to avoid soggy burritos
  • Wrap burritos tightly before freezing to maintain freshness
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