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Easy Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos

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These make-ahead freezer breakfast burritos combine fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheese, and savory sausage wrapped in warm tortillas, perfect for busy mornings and quick breakfasts.

Ingredients

  • Large eggs, beaten (room temperature for fluffier scramble)
  • Whole wheat or flour tortillas, 8-inch size
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • Breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (or cooked black beans for vegetarian option)
  • Bell peppers, diced
  • Yellow onion, finely chopped
  • Olive oil or butter, for sautéing
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Smoked paprika, about 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salsa or hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. (If using beans, rinse and drain well, then skip this step.)
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until softened but not mushy. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Whisk the eggs with smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Add a bit of butter or oil to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, then pour in eggs. Stir gently with a spatula until just set but still moist—about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm each tortilla for 10-15 seconds in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp cloth to avoid cracking.
  5. Lay a tortilla flat, add a scoop of scrambled eggs, a sprinkle of sausage, sautéed veggies, and cheese. Add chopped cilantro if using. Fold the sides over and then roll tightly from one end to the other.
  6. Wrap each burrito tightly in parchment paper or foil, then place in freezer bags. Label with date. Burritos can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  7. To reheat, remove wrapping, wrap burrito in a damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through. For a crispier shell, finish in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side.

Notes

Warm tortillas before assembly to prevent cracking. Drain cooked sausage and sautéed veggies well to avoid soggy burritos. Avoid overfilling burritos to keep rolling manageable and prevent bursting during reheating. Burritos can be frozen up to 3 months. Reheat wrapped in a damp paper towel in microwave, then optionally crisp in skillet.

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