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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos 20 Pack Perfect for Freezer Meals

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These easy make-ahead breakfast burritos are a simple, satisfying, and freezer-friendly solution for busy mornings. They combine fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melty cheese, and fresh veggies wrapped in soft tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 20 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 pounds breakfast sausage (Johnsonville mild preferred)
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
  • 20 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 2 cups diced bell peppers (red and green)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed (shredded style)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
  • Salsa (optional, for serving or adding inside)
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Toss in diced onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and combine with sausage in a bowl.
  3. In the skillet, spread the thawed hash browns in an even layer. Let them crisp up for about 5 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and combine with sausage and veggies.
  4. Crack eggs into a large bowl, whisk with salt and pepper until just combined. Heat the same skillet over medium-low heat, add a touch of butter if needed, then pour in eggs. Stir gently, cooking until soft curds form but eggs are still moist, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Lay out a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about ⅔ cup of the egg mixture in the center, top with ⅓ cup of the sausage-veggie-hash brown mix, then sprinkle with ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from one end to the other.
  6. Wrap each burrito tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the date.
  7. To reheat, unwrap and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes (flip halfway) or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes from frozen.

Notes

Do not overfill tortillas to avoid bursting during freezing. Use room temperature eggs for better scrambling. Let fillings cool before assembling to prevent sogginess. Wrap burritos tightly and freeze flat on a baking sheet before bagging. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas. For dairy-free, omit cheese or use plant-based cheese.

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