Description
These Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Burritos combine savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed bell peppers and onions, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful morning meal or easy on-the-go breakfast option.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sausage and Vegetables
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
Cheese and Wrap
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the sausage and vegetables.
- Cook Sausage: Crumble the breakfast sausage into the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Whisk Eggs: While the sausage is cooking, whisk the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper to prepare for scrambling.
- Set Sausage Aside: Once the sausage is fully cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced bell pepper and onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes, to build flavor.
- Pour Eggs: Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables to begin scrambling.
- Scramble Eggs: As the eggs begin to set, gently stir to scramble them evenly with the vegetables.
- Add Sausage Back: Once the eggs are cooked through, return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the egg and sausage mixture to add a creamy texture.
- Melt Cheese: Allow the cheese to melt slightly by letting the skillet sit off the heat for a moment.
- Stir in Cilantro: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh herbal note.
- Prepare Tortillas: Place a large flour tortilla on a clean work surface in preparation for assembling the burritos.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon a portion of the egg, sausage, and cheese mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Wrap Burritos: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly to form a burrito ensuring the filling is secure.
- Repeat: Repeat the filling and wrapping process with the remaining tortillas and filling mixture.
- Serve or Store: Serve the cheesy sausage breakfast burritos immediately while warm, or wrap them in foil to enjoy later as a convenient meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- For a healthier option, use turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage alternative.
- To make the burritos ahead, assemble, wrap tightly in foil, and refrigerate; reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Adding salsa or hot sauce inside the burrito before rolling adds a spicy kick.
- Ensure the skillet is well-heated before adding sausage to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
