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Easy Make-Ahead Sausage Egg and Cheese Burritos

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A quick and satisfying breakfast burrito recipe featuring savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for busy mornings, these burritos can be made ahead, frozen, and reheated for a convenient meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: diced green chilies, sautéed onions, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground sausage for 7-10 minutes, breaking it up and stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth and slightly frothy. Season with salt and pepper, and add diced green chilies if desired.
  3. Wipe out the skillet or use a clean one, melt butter over medium-low heat, and pour in the egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until eggs are softly scrambled but still moist.
  4. Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
  5. Lay a warm tortilla flat and spoon 2-3 tablespoons of cooked sausage onto the center, followed by an equal amount of scrambled eggs. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over the eggs. Add sautéed onions or fresh cilantro if desired.
  6. Fold the sides in and roll from the bottom up, keeping the filling snug inside. Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper for freezing.
  7. Place wrapped burritos in a freezer-safe bag or container. To reheat, unwrap from foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until heated through, or bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

Cook sausage thoroughly but avoid drying it out to keep burritos juicy. Scramble eggs gently on low heat to keep them soft and tender. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Wrap burritos tightly for freezing to avoid freezer burn. Reheat with a damp paper towel in the microwave to keep tortillas soft or bake for a crispier texture.

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