Description
These hearty and customizable breakfast burritos are the perfect way to start your day! These burritos, filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, melted cheese, and fresh veggies, are ideal for a quick breakfast or a weekend brunch. Meal prep them ahead of time for busy mornings!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk (optional, for fluffier eggs)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 breakfast sausages (or 4 slices of bacon, diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, or spinach)
- 1 cup cooked hash browns or diced potatoes (optional)
For the Burritos:
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet, crumble, and set aside.Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, sauté the diced vegetables until tender, about 3–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.Scramble the Eggs:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper. Heat butter or oil in the skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are just set and fluffy.Combine Ingredients:
Mix the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and hash browns (if using) together in the skillet.
Assemble the Burritos:
Warm the Tortillas:
Heat the tortillas in the microwave or in a dry skillet for a few seconds to make them pliable.Fill the Tortillas:
Place a generous scoop of the egg mixture in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, and add salsa or hot sauce if desired.Fold the Burritos:
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom.
Serve or Store:
Serve Immediately:
Serve the burritos warm with sour cream or Greek yogurt on the side.Meal Prep Option:
Wrap each burrito tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap out sausage for cooked bacon, ham, or a plant-based alternative.
- Add avocado slices for a creamy touch or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.
- To keep the burritos warm for a group, wrap them in foil and place them in a warm oven (200°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 20