Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos (Printable)
Protein-packed handheld breakfast with eggs, sausage, vegetables, and melted cheese in warm tortillas. Freeze ahead for busy mornings.
# 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
# Step-by-step:
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 - Wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
09 - 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 Advice:
01 -
- Having a legit breakfast ready in under two minutes feels like cheating the system in the best way
- The filling actually stays fluffy and flavorful after freezing, not sad or rubbery like some meal prep
02 -
- Let the filling cool completely before wrapping, or condensation will make your tortillas soggy and sad
- Freeze them flat on a baking sheet first, then stack them—they are much easier to organize that way
03 -
- Double the batch and make 16 at once—it is the same amount of work for way more payoff
- Wrap the bottom half in parchment paper if eating on the go to prevent any messy surprises