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Easy Flavor-Packed Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep Recipe for Quick Healthy Mornings

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A quick and easy breakfast burrito recipe packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese, perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces breakfast sausage, crumbled
  • 6 large eggs, whisked (room temperature)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions (yellow or white, finely diced)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Large flour tortillas (10-inch size; whole wheat optional)
  • Salsa or hot sauce (to serve or add inside)
  • Avocado slices or guacamole (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled breakfast sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  2. In the same pan, add diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, careful not to burn it.
  3. Pour whisked eggs into the pan over medium-low heat. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir gently and continuously, scraping the pan’s bottom, until eggs are softly set but still moist, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Return cooked sausage to the pan, gently folding it into the eggs and veggies. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese while the mixture is still warm, allowing it to melt. Toss in chopped fresh cilantro if using.
  5. Heat tortillas individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds until warm and pliable.
  6. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the filling onto the center. Add salsa or hot sauce if desired. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from one edge to form a burrito.
  7. Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper for storage. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For fluffier eggs, use room temperature eggs and cook on medium-low heat, removing from heat just before fully set. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Cool filling before assembling burritos to avoid soggy tortillas. Burritos can be reheated wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave or crisped in a skillet.

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