Description
Enjoy a flavorful start to your day with this Hearty Breakfast Burrito. Savory eggs, tasty sausage, melted cheese, and fresh veggies come together in a warm flour tortilla. Each bite bursts with satisfying textures and comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (or chorizo)
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings (e.g., salsa, sour cream, avocado)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Warm a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Crumble in the breakfast sausage, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Sauté Onions & Peppers: Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until the vegetables soften.
- Scramble the Eggs: Pour in the beaten eggs, season with salt and black pepper, and cook gently until the eggs are set and fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Combine & Melt Cheese: Lower the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the egg mixture. Stir everything to evenly distribute cheese. Remove from heat once the cheese melts.
- Warm Tortillas: Briefly heat each tortilla in a dry pan or microwave to make it pliable.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spoon the sausage-egg-cheese mixture onto each warm tortilla. If desired, top with salsa, sour cream, or avocado. Fold the sides of the tortilla toward the center, then roll it up tightly.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy immediately while still warm. You can also wrap the burritos in foil to keep them hot or save for later.
Notes
- Variations: Swap out sausage for bacon or plant-based protein. Add extra veggies like spinach or mushrooms for a nutritional boost.
- Allergies/Intolerances: Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option (though they may be smaller). Choose dairy-free cheese alternatives for lactose intolerance.
- Taste Adjustments: Increase or decrease spice by adding chili powder, hot sauce, or jalapeños. For a milder version, omit spicy ingredients and opt for milder cheese.
- Prep Time: 10Min
- Cook Time: 15Min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~1000 mg
- Fat: ~25 g
- Saturated Fat: ~10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~20 g
- Cholesterol: ~215 mg
Keywords: breakfast burrito, savory breakfast, quick morning meal, sausage and eggs, Mexican-American breakfast