Savory Breakfast Burritos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Essentials
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8 large tortillas (burrito size)
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or mixed)
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1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast, casing removed)
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2 teaspoons butter, unsalted
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8 eggs
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 pinches of salt, adjust to your taste
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2 cups diced veggies (like bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, or red onions)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 375°F if you’re planning to bake the burritos now. Skip this if freezing them for later use.
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In a medium or large nonstick pan, warm up the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in your veggies and stir often until they soften up, about 4 minutes. Move them to a clean bowl when they’re done.
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Cook the sausage in the same skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Once it’s fully browned and cooked through, add it to the bowl with the veggies, leaving the grease in the pan.
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In a mixing bowl, crack all the eggs. Toss in the salt and whisk forcefully until the mixture is smooth and combined.
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Clean out the pan and melt butter over medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the beaten eggs in. Let them sit untouched for about 30 seconds, then gently scramble with a spatula until the eggs are cooked through. Stir the cooked eggs into the veggie and sausage mix.
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Spoon one-eighth of the egg, sausage, and veggie mixture onto each tortilla, placing the filling just off-center. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of cheese over the filling for each. Roll the tortillas up snugly.
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To serve right away, bake the burritos in the oven for 5-10 minutes at 375°F until the tortillas are crisp. For freezing, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Then store them in a resealable bag for up to a month.
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For frozen ones, let them thaw in the fridge overnight. Warm up in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, then bake in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until fully hot. You can also microwave them completely to heat through.
# Notes:
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For a crispy shell, reheat the burritos in the oven. The microwave will make the tortillas softer and chewy.