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Close-up of a breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, onions, and sausage, seasoned with paprika.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Egg Burritos

This recipe for make-ahead breakfast egg burritos is perfect for busy families and meal preppers. It's a delicious and protein-packed way to start your day, and you can prepare them in advance to save time during the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 burritos
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) chopped
  • ½ yellow onion diced (or 1 small onion)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 16 ounces seasoned ground chicken sausage Italian or breakfast
For the Burritos
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 10 large eggs whisked
  • 8 flour tortillas burrito size (10 inch)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and diced onion. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic powder and chili powder. Add the ground chicken sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. In the same skillet (you can wipe it clean if needed), melt 2 tablespoons of butter or oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and cook, stirring gently, until they are just set but still moist. Do not overcook.
  4. Add the cooked sausage mixture to the scrambled eggs and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  5. Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about 1/8 of the egg and sausage mixture onto the center. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. Allow the burritos to cool for about 10 minutes before wrapping them individually in plastic wrap or foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.
  8. To reheat, remove the wrapping and microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat them in a toaster oven or a dry skillet.

Notes

These burritos are a great base. You can add other ingredients like black beans, corn, or salsa to the filling before rolling. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sausage mixture.

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