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Protein-Packed Dad’s Egg and Sausage Breakfast Burritos

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A quick and easy 5-minute breakfast recipe featuring savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for busy mornings and families needing a hearty, protein-rich start.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces breakfast sausage, ground or pre-formed patties, crumbled
  • 6 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100 grams), sharp or mild
  • 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch), warmed
  • 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salsa or hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled breakfast sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned with some crispy bits. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Wipe out the skillet or use a clean one. Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until eggs are just set but still moist.
  4. Warm the 6 flour tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for about 20 seconds each to make them pliable.
  5. Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about ⅙ of the scrambled eggs down the center. Top with an equal portion of cooked sausage and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese. Add salsa or hot sauce if desired.
  6. Fold the sides in, then roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, sealing the filling inside. Optionally, toast the burrito seam-side down in the pan for 30 seconds for extra hold.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Do not overcook the eggs; remove from heat when just set but still moist. Brown sausage well but avoid burning. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Use fresh seasoning for best flavor. Burritos can be toasted seam-side down for better sealing. Freeze leftovers wrapped tightly in foil for up to 2 months.

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