Freezer Breakfast Burritos (Printable)
Hearty make-ahead burritos with eggs, sausage, peppers, and cheese ready straight from the freezer.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8.8 oz breakfast sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, chopped
→ Eggs & Dairy
05 - 8 large eggs
06 - ½ cup milk
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Tortillas
09 - 8 large 10-inch flour tortillas
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, cook the bell pepper and onion until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into the skillet with the vegetables. Scramble gently over medium-low heat until just set. Remove from heat and fold in the cooked sausage.
04 - Lay the tortillas flat. Divide the egg mixture evenly among them and top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Let cool slightly, then wrap individually in foil or parchment paper. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container.
06 - From frozen, remove foil, wrap in a paper towel, and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Alternatively, bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until heated throughout.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get a legit hot breakfast in three minutes flat on mornings when you can barely find your shoes
- They freeze beautifully for weeks so meal prep actually pays off for once
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- Let the filling cool before rolling or the steam will make the tortillas soggy and tear during wrapping
- Squeeze out any excess moisture from the spinach after wilting or your burritos will get watery in the freezer
03 -
- Warm the tortillas for fifteen seconds in the microwave before filling to make them pliable and prevent cracking
- Place the cheese slightly off center toward the bottom of the filling so it melts into the first bite when you unwrap it