Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos (Printable)
Protein-packed burritos with eggs, sausage, and veggies. Freeze ahead for quick breakfasts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 9 oz breakfast sausage (or vegetarian sausage)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small onion, diced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
→ Dairy
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Wrap
07 - 8 large flour tortillas
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
→ Optional Toppings
11 - Salsa
12 - Hot sauce
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove sausage and set aside; drain excess fat if needed.
02 - In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
03 - In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour eggs into the skillet with vegetables. Cook, stirring gently, until just set.
04 - Return cooked sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.
05 - Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
06 - Divide egg mixture evenly among tortillas. Sprinkle each with shredded cheese.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form burritos.
08 - For storage, wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
09 - To serve, microwave refrigerated burritos for 1–2 minutes or frozen burritos for 3–4 minutes until heated through. Serve with salsa or hot sauce if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can make eight burritos in about 40 minutes, then breakfast is handled for weeks
- The filling stays creamy and tender even after freezing, never rubbery or dry
02 -
- Overcooking the eggs is the biggest mistake you can make, they continue cooking slightly even after you remove them from heat
- Let the filling cool completely before wrapping, otherwise condensation forms inside the foil and makes the tortillas soggy
03 -
- Place a sheet of parchment paper between the tortilla and foil if you plan to reheat in the oven
- Let microwaved burritos rest for 1 minute before eating, the filling distributes heat evenly and prevents burnt tongue syndrome