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Easy Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Burrito Wraps

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These easy cheesy sausage breakfast burrito wraps are a quick, hearty, and delicious meal prep solution perfect for busy mornings. They combine savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas for a comforting grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz bulk pork sausage (Johnsonville preferred) or pre-cooked sausage
  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
  • 6 to 8-inch large flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup whole milk or cream (can substitute almond or oat milk)
  • ½ cup finely diced yellow onion (optional)
  • ½ cup diced red or green bell pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bulk sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Sprinkle in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage from pan and drain excess fat if needed.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Combine with cooked sausage and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs with milk until combined. Pour eggs into the skillet over medium-low heat. Gently stir with a spatula, folding the eggs slowly to create soft curds. Cook until just set but still moist, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add sausage and vegetable mixture back into the eggs, stirring gently to combine. Remove the pan from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and evenly distributed. If desired, fold in chopped cilantro for a fresh note.
  5. Warm tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of filling down the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form burritos.
  6. Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  7. To reheat, unwrap the foil and microwave for 1-2 minutes or bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Notes

Use low and slow heat when scrambling eggs to keep them tender and creamy. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. For reheating frozen burritos, thaw overnight in the fridge for best texture. Adding a splash more milk keeps eggs moist. Slow caramelization of sausage enhances flavor.

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