Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burritos
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burritos are a quick, hearty morning meal combining savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekends, these burritos are flavorful, portable, and easily customizable with veggies or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard (contains gluten; can be adapted to gluten-free with alternative tortillas)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella)
- 4 flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach or kale
- Diced jalapeños or hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and crumble the ground sausage in. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease for a lighter burrito.
- Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet and stir gently over low heat until eggs are softly set but still moist.
- Warm the tortillas: Place tortillas on a hot dry pan or microwave for about 20 seconds to make them soft and pliable, preventing cracks when rolling.
- Assemble the burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat, spoon a layer of cooked sausage, add scrambled eggs, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Add optional veggies or spices if desired.
- Roll it up: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from one end to the other, securing the fillings inside for an easy-to-eat breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the fluffiest texture and best flavor.
- Don’t overcook eggs; remove from heat while slightly runny to keep moist inside the burrito.
- Heat tortillas just enough to keep them pliable without getting brittle or cracking.
- Season the sausage well; adding smoked paprika or garlic powder can deepen flavor.
- Wrap the burrito tightly to keep it intact and easy to handle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
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