Description
These sausage, egg, and cheese burritos are the perfect make-ahead breakfast packed with protein and melty cheddar cheese. Soft tortillas wrapped around fluffy scrambled eggs and savory sausage make this handheld meal a morning favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Optional: hot sauce, salsa, diced bell peppers or onions
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook sausage until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Wipe the skillet clean, melt butter, and pour in egg mixture. Cook slowly, stirring gently until just set.
- Warm tortillas until pliable.
- Divide eggs, sausage, and shredded cheese evenly between tortillas.
- Add optional toppings if using.
- Roll each tortilla into a burrito, folding in the sides first, then rolling tightly.
- Serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate or freeze for later.
Notes
- Wrap burritos in foil or parchment before freezing for easy storage.
- To reheat from frozen, microwave for 2–3 minutes or bake at 350°F until heated through.
- Customize with different meats, cheeses, or veggies.
- For crispy burritos, sear on a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 215mg