Hey there! Ready to Revolutionize Your Mornings?Looking for a game-changing breakfast that’s quick, delicious, and totally grab-and-go? 🌯 These make-ahead breakfast burritos are the answer! Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, they’re perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or even a lazy brunch at home.
The best part? You can customize the fillings to suit your cravings, and they store beautifully in the freezer, so you’ll always have a hearty breakfast ready when you need it. With these burritos, skipping breakfast is officially a thing of the past! 🥓🥚💪
Why You'll Love These Breakfast Burritos
Start your day right with these hearty breakfast burritos that combine fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, black beans, and melted cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or feeding a hungry crowd, these protein-packed breakfast burritos are sure to become your new favorite morning meal.
These versatile breakfast burritos can be customized with your favorite ingredients and are perfect for making ahead. Each burrito packs an impressive 25g of protein to keep you satisfied until lunch. Plus, they freeze beautifully for up to 3 months!
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Ingredients
For 8 breakfast burritos:
- 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 12 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
Prep Work (15 minutes)
- Dice the onion and bell pepper
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl with ¼ cup milk and a pinch of salt and pepper
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them more pliable
Cook the Filling (25 minutes)
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles (8-10 minutes)
- Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving some drippings in the pan
- Add butter to the pan and sauté the onions and peppers until softened (5-6 minutes)
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds)
- Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set but still slightly glossy
- Stir in the cooked sausage and taco seasoning
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese
Assembly (20 minutes)
- Lay out a tortilla and place about ¾ cup of the filling slightly below center
- Fold the bottom edge up and over the filling
- Fold in both sides
- Roll up tightly from the bottom, tucking in the sides as you go
- Wrap in parchment paper if freezing
- Step 1: Prep Work
Dice onion and pepper, beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper, and warm tortillas.
- Step 2: Cook the Filling
Brown sausage, sauté onion and pepper, add garlic, cook eggs, mix in sausage, seasoning, and cheese.
- Step 3: Assembly
Place ¾ cup of filling on a tortilla. Fold the bottom over, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly. Wrap in parchment paper if freezing.
Customization Options
High-Protein Variations
- Add scrambled egg whites for extra protein
- Include grilled chicken instead of sausage
- Double the black beans
- Mix in Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
Vegetarian Version
- Skip the sausage
- Double the black beans
- Add roasted sweet potatoes
- Include sautéed mushrooms
Equipment
- Large skillet or griddle
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Spatula
- Parchment paper or foil for wrapping
Storage
Refrigerator Storage (Up to 4 days)
- Wrap burritos individually in foil
- Store in an airtight container
- Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes
Freezer Storage (Up to 3 months)
- Wrap each burrito in parchment paper
- Place in a freezer-safe bag
- Remove as much air as possible
- Label with the date
- To reheat: unwrap, wrap in a damp paper towel, microwave 2-3 minutes
Top Tip
- Don't overfill the tortillas - they should close easily
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent tears
- Let the filling cool slightly before assembly to prevent soggy tortillas
- Roll tightly to prevent filling from falling out
- If meal prepping, cool completely before wrapping to prevent condensation
FAQ
Is a breakfast burrito a good source of protein?
Yes! A well-made breakfast burrito can pack 20-30g of protein, thanks to eggs, meat, beans, and cheese. This combination of proteins helps keep you full and energized all morning.
What is a good breakfast food with high-protein?
Breakfast burritos are an excellent high-protein option, alongside Greek yogurt parfaits, protein smoothies, overnight oats with protein powder, and cottage cheese with fruit.
What is a high-protein breakfast other than eggs?
Greek yogurt (15-20g protein per cup), protein smoothies, cottage cheese, turkey sausage, quinoa breakfast bowls, and protein pancakes are all great egg-free high-protein breakfast options.
What is in a Chick-fil-A breakfast burrito?
A Chick-fil-A breakfast burrito contains scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese, and your choice of chicken or pork sausage, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. It's served with jalapeño salsa.
Kickstart Your Day with Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos!
These make-ahead breakfast burritos are your new best friend for busy mornings! 🌯✨ With 25g of protein in each serving and so many ways to customize them, they’re not just delicious—they’re downright amazing. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or feeding a hungry crew, these burritos are sure to become a breakfast favorite in no time.
Give them a try and let us know in the comments what your favorite filling combos are—we’d love to hear all about your creations! 💬
Looking for more breakfast ideas? Don’t miss our Sausage Egg Muffins—they’re just as quick, tasty, and perfect for meal prep! 🥓🥚💕
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Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet (12-inch) or griddle
- Wooden spoon or spatula for scrambling eggs
- High-quality chef's knife for chopping vegetables
- Large cutting board
- Large mixing bowl for eggs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or fork for beating eggs
- Can opener for beans
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 12 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Hot sauce
Instructions
Prep Work (15 minutes)
- Dice the onion and bell pepper
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl with ¼ cup milk and a pinch of salt and pepper
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them more pliable
Cook the Filling (25 minutes)
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles (8-10 minutes)
- Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving some drippings in the pan
- Add butter to the pan and sauté the onions and peppers until softened (5-6 minutes)
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds)
- Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set but still slightly glossy
- Stir in the cooked sausage and taco seasoning
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese
Assembly (20 minutes)
- Lay out a tortilla and place about ¾ cup of the filling slightly below center
- Fold the bottom edge up and over the filling
- Fold in both sides
- Roll up tightly from the bottom, tucking in the sides as you go
- Wrap in parchment paper if freezing
Notes
- Cool filling before wrapping
- Don't overfill tortillas
- Warm tortillas for easier rolling
- Let frozen burritos thaw overnight
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