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Quick Freezer Breakfast Burritos: Best Easy Make-Ahead Morning Meal

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These quick freezer breakfast burritos are the ultimate make-ahead morning meal. With perfectly textured eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, they reheat in under two minutes for a satisfying breakfast any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, drained (optional)
  • 12 large flour tortillas (burrito size, about 10 inches)
  • Cooking spray or extra butter (for warming tortillas)

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage and veggies: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through—about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. If using diced green chiles, stir them in at the end. Transfer everything to a large bowl and let it cool slightly.
  2. Scramble the eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Heat the butter or oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and let them sit for about 30 seconds before you start stirring. Use a spatula to gently push the cooked eggs from the edges toward the center. Keep stirring until the eggs are just set but still look slightly wet—they’ll continue cooking from residual heat. Transfer the eggs to the bowl with the saus…
  3. Cool everything completely: This step is non-negotiable. Spread the filling mixture on a baking sheet to speed up cooling, or just let it sit in the bowl, stirring occasionally. You want it to reach room temperature (about 15 to 20 minutes).
  4. Prepare the tortillas: Warm the tortillas so they’re pliable and easy to roll. Do this one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15 seconds per side, or stack them between damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds.
  5. Assemble the burritos: Lay a warm tortilla on a clean work surface. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling mixture into the center, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides. Top with about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom flap up and over the filling, tucking it tightly. Roll the burrito away from you, keeping it snug but not too tight. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Wrap for freezing: Wrap each burrito tightly in aluminum foil or parchment paper. If using foil, fold the ends like you’re wrapping a present. If using parchment, fold the ends and secure with a piece of tape. Place the wrapped burritos on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
  7. Package and label: Once frozen solid, transfer the burritos to a freezer-safe zip-top bag or container. Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing. Label the bag with the date and contents. They’ll keep for up to 3 months.

Notes

The biggest mistake is overcooking the eggs—they should look slightly underdone when removed from heat. Drain excess fat from the sausage to avoid greasy burritos. Cool the filling completely before wrapping to prevent soggy tortillas. Freeze burritos flat on a baking sheet before bagging to prevent clumping.

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