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A close-up of a breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, diced onions, and green peppers, served on a tortilla.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

These make-ahead breakfast burritos are packed with flavor and protein, making them a perfect grab-and-go meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 burritos
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) chopped
  • ½ yellow onion diced, or 1 small
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 16 ounces seasoned ground chicken sausage Italian or breakfast
For the Eggs and Assembly
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 10 large eggs whisked
  • 8 burrito size flour tortillas 10 inch
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic powder and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until scrambled and cooked through.
  5. Combine the cooked sausage mixture and scrambled eggs in the skillet. Stir to combine.
  6. Warm the tortillas according to package directions. Spoon the egg and sausage mixture onto each tortilla, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and roll up tightly.
  7. For make-ahead convenience, wrap each burrito tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.

Notes

You can customize these burritos with your favorite vegetables, cheeses, or hot sauce. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.

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