Description
These Ultimate Breakfast Burritos are a hearty and flavorful way to start your day, combining fluffy scrambled eggs, savory cooked sausage, fresh vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Ready in just 20 minutes, they make a perfect grab-and-go meal for busy mornings or a satisfying weekend treat.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Vegetables and Meat
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
Cheese and Tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
Cooking Fat and Extras
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Sour cream and salsa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat the olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers and onions, cooking and stirring occasionally until they are softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook the eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and just set but still moist.
- Combine the filling: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the cooked breakfast sausage, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese until everything is evenly mixed and the cheese starts to melt slightly.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat or microwave them until they are soft and pliable, which makes them easier to roll without tearing.
- Assemble the burritos: Divide the egg and sausage mixture evenly among the tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling, forming burritos.
- Crisp the burritos (optional): For a crispy finish, heat a clean skillet over medium heat and place each burrito seam side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the tortilla is golden brown and sealed, then flip briefly to warm the other side.
- Serve: Serve the breakfast burritos warm, optionally with sour cream and salsa on the side for added flavor.
Notes
- You can swap breakfast sausage for bacon or chorizo for different flavors.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the sausage and add more vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
- These burritos can be made ahead and frozen; reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Add hot sauce or jalapeños for extra spice if desired.
