Description
These Ultimate Breakfast Burritos are a delicious and satisfying morning meal featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, fresh vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick weekday breakfast or a hearty weekend brunch, they can be enjoyed as-is or crisped up for an extra crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Vegetables & Add-ins
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Protein & Cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Sour cream and salsa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy to ensure fluffy scrambled eggs.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add diced bell peppers and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes or until softened and fragrant.
- Cook the eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir gently and continuously until the eggs are scrambled and just set but still moist, ensuring they don’t overcook.
- Add sausage and mix-ins: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately fold in the cooked crumbled sausage, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese slightly.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they become pliable and easy to roll without tearing.
- Assemble the burritos: Evenly divide the egg and sausage mixture among all tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form burritos.
- Optional crisping: For a crispy exterior, heat a clean skillet over medium heat and place the burritos seam side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and sealed, then flip to briefly crisp the other side if desired.
- Serve: Serve the burritos warm with optional sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping or topping.
Notes
- You can substitute the breakfast sausage with cooked bacon or chorizo for different flavors.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add extra vegetables or beans.
- Make ahead by preparing the filling in advance and assembling burritos just before serving.
- Freeze wrapped burritos for a convenient reheatable breakfast option.
- Adjust the level of heat by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
