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Easy Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos Recipe for Busy Mornings

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These easy make-ahead freezer breakfast burritos combine fluffy scrambled eggs, seasoned sausage or veggie fillings, and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for quick, stress-free mornings, they can be prepared in advance and reheated in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Tillamook recommended)
  • 6–8 flour tortillas, 10-inch size
  • 1/2 pound cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled and browned (turkey or pork; or vegetarian option: sautéed mushrooms or seasoned black beans)
  • 1 cup frozen diced hash browns, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red or green, optional)
  • 1/2 cup salsa (mild or medium)
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil or butter (olive oil or avocado oil preferred)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then sauté diced onions and bell peppers until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add thawed hash browns to the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  5. Pour eggs into the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir gently with a spatula, folding eggs until just set but still moist and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Combine scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, sautéed veggies, salsa, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese in the skillet or bowl. Stir to combine evenly.
  7. Lay a flour tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling mixture onto the center, spreading slightly but leaving edges clear. Sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top if desired.
  8. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from one end to the other to form a neat burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  9. Wrap each burrito tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Place wrapped burritos on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm.
  10. Transfer burritos to freezer-safe bags or containers for long-term storage.
  11. To reheat, unwrap a burrito and microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Alternatively, bake frozen burritos in a 375°F oven for about 25 minutes wrapped in foil.

Notes

Do not overfill burritos to prevent bursting during reheating. Freeze burritos uncovered first to prevent sticking. Warm tortillas slightly before rolling for easier handling. Eggs should be slightly undercooked when removed from heat to finish cooking inside the burrito. Drain cooked fillings well to avoid sogginess.

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