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Breakfast Burritos Recipe

High Protein Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Ready in 40 minutes, these protein-packed breakfast burritos are loaded with scrambled eggs, savory sausage, black beans, and melted cheese. Perfect for meal prep, they're freezer-friendly and pack 25g of protein each. Make a batch of 8 burritos on Sunday for grab-and-go breakfasts all week!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Tex-Mex/American Fusion
Keyword: Breakfast Burritos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Burritos
Calories: 460kcal
Cost: $18

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

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 440mg