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Easy Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos Recipe for Busy Mornings

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These easy freezer-friendly breakfast burritos combine fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melted cheese, and soft tortillas for a quick, delicious breakfast perfect for busy mornings. They freeze well and reheat to maintain great flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups frozen hash browns, thawed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salsa for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Leave pan on heat.
  2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Add diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. If using, stir in thawed hash browns and cook another 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Remove veggies to the same plate as sausage.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour into hot skillet. Let sit undisturbed for 30 seconds, then gently stir with spatula, folding eggs until just set but still moist, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Gently fold scrambled eggs, sausage, sautéed veggies, and shredded cheddar cheese together in the mixing bowl. Stir in cilantro if using.
  5. Warm tortillas briefly in microwave (about 15 seconds) or on a dry skillet to make pliable. Lay one flat, spoon about ½ cup (120 g) of filling in center. Fold in sides and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Place assembled burritos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze uncovered for 1-2 hours until firm to prevent sticking.
  7. Wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap or foil, then place in freezer-safe bag or container. Label with date.

Notes

Cook sausage and veggies separately to avoid soggy burritos. Do not overcook eggs; they will continue cooking after removal from heat. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. Freeze burritos on a tray first to avoid sticking together. Reheat by microwaving or baking; finishing in a skillet adds crispiness.

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