Freezer Breakfast Burritos (Print)
Make-ahead burritos packed with eggs, sausage, veggies, and cheese for quick satisfying mornings.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 8.8 oz breakfast sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, chopped
→ Eggs & Dairy
05 - 8 large eggs
06 - ½ cup milk
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Tortillas
09 - 8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
# Directions:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into the skillet with vegetables. Scramble gently over medium-low heat until eggs are just set. Remove from heat and stir in cooked sausage.
04 - Lay tortillas on a flat surface. Evenly divide the egg mixture among tortillas, top each with shredded cheese.
05 - Fold in the sides and roll up each burrito tightly. Allow burritos to cool slightly, then wrap each individually in foil or parchment paper. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container.
06 - Remove foil, wrap in a paper towel, and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes from frozen, or bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until hot throughout.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste like they were made five minutes ago even after weeks in the freezer
- You get a full protein packed breakfast for a fraction of what a coffee shop charges
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- Letting the filling cool before wrapping prevents soggy tortillas that fall apart when you unwrap them later
- Pressing air out of the freezer bag is the single biggest factor in preventing freezer burn over weeks of storage
03 -
- Warm your tortillas for fifteen seconds in the microwave before filling to make them pliable enough to roll without cracking
- Sprinkle cheese both under and over the filling so it acts as glue holding the burrito together