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Easy Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos Recipe for Busy Mornings

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These breakfast burritos combine savory sausage, creamy scrambled eggs with cottage cheese, melty cheese, and fresh veggies wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for make-ahead freezer meals that save time on busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (pork, turkey, or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
  • 6 large flour tortillas (8–10 inch)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion (yellow or white)
  • 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Optional add-ins: diced tomatoes, jalapeños, spinach, fresh herbs

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled breakfast sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter. Add diced onions and bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened but still vibrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove veggies from skillet and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour mixture into skillet over medium-low heat. Stir gently and continuously to scramble, cooking for 3-4 minutes until soft and creamy. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds to make pliable.
  5. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/2 cup (120 ml) scrambled eggs down the center. Top with cooked sausage, sautéed veggies, and about 1/4 cup (30 g) shredded cheese. Do not overfill.
  6. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from one end to the other to secure filling. Wrap in foil or parchment paper if freezing.
  7. Place wrapped burritos on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm. Transfer to labeled freezer bags or containers for storage up to 3 months.
  8. To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 1-2 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Notes

Cook eggs low and slow for creamy texture. Use rendered sausage fat to sauté veggies for extra flavor. Avoid overfilling burritos to prevent tearing. Cool burritos completely before freezing to avoid sogginess. Wrap burritos in a damp paper towel when microwaving to keep tortillas soft.

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