Description
Hearty Mexican breakfast burritos pack a flavor punch with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and zesty salsa wrapped in warm tortillas. Packed with protein and bold spices, these handheld morning delights will energize you for the day ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage or Italian sausage (removed from casings)
- 8 eggs
Vegetables:
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, or broccoli)
- 2 pinches salt (to taste)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 8 burrito size tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey jack, pepper jack, or a combination)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium heat and drizzle with olive oil, creating an even cooking surface.
- Sauté chopped vegetables until they soften and become slightly translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce crumbled sausage to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces while cooking until it develops a rich, golden-brown color, around 6-7 minutes.
- Crack eggs into a mixing bowl, season with a light sprinkle of salt, and whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Create a clear space in the skillet by moving the sausage and vegetables to one side, then melt butter in the open area.
- Gently pour whisked eggs into the buttered section, scrambling continuously until they reach a fluffy, fully cooked consistency.
- Integrate the scrambled eggs with the sausage and vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Quickly warm tortillas using a microwave or skillet to enhance their pliability.
- Distribute the sausage, egg, and vegetable mixture evenly across the tortillas.
- Sprinkle cheese over the filling and carefully roll each tortilla into a compact burrito, tucking in the sides to prevent spillage.
Notes
- Customize the veggies by using seasonal or leftover produce to reduce waste and add variety to your breakfast.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick morning assembly, making weekday breakfasts a breeze.
- Swap pork sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for lighter, diet-friendly options.
- Freeze individual burritos wrapped in foil for up to a month, creating convenient grab-and-go breakfast meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg