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Easy Breakfast Burritos

Easy homemade breakfast burritos loaded with eggs, sausage, potatoes & cheese. Meal prep friendly & ready in 45 minutes.

Prep: 20 minCook: 22 minTotal: 42 minServes 4545 cal

Health Scores

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory6/10
Blood Sugar Control6/10

Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-12 inch)
  • 10 eggs
  • 8 ounces breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups diced potatoes (fresh or frozen hash browns)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or green)
  • 3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh salsa (mild or spicy)
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the diced potatoes in a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of butter, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on the edges, about 12-15 minutes, then season generously with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    Brown the breakfast sausage in the same skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, then set aside on a separate plate.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and sauté the diced onions and bell peppers until softened and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes, then transfer to another plate.

  4. 4

    Whisk the 10 eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy, then pour into the skillet and scramble gently over medium heat until just set but still slightly creamy, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Warm each flour tortilla individually in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for 10-15 seconds per side to increase pliability and prevent cracking.

  6. 6

    Lay a warm tortilla flat on a clean work surface and arrange a horizontal line of filling down the center, starting with a quarter of the potatoes, followed by eggs, sausage, sautéed vegetables, and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, leaving about 2 inches of space on each side.

  7. 7

    Top the filling line with fresh salsa, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeños if using.

  8. 8

    Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward by about 2 inches to contain the filling, then roll the burrito tightly from the bottom edge upward, keeping the sides tucked in as you roll.

  9. 9

    Place each finished burrito seam-side down on a plate and let it rest for 1-2 minutes to seal and hold its shape.

  10. 10

    Serve the burritos warm with additional salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side for dipping and garnishing.

Variations & Substitutions

IngredientSubstituteNotes
Breakfast sausageTurkey bacon or plant-based sausageReduces saturated fat and cholesterol while maintaining protein content and savory flavor
Flour tortillasWhole wheat or sprouted grain tortillasIncreases dietary fiber and reduces blood sugar spike from refined carbohydrates
Shredded cheddar cheesePart-skim mozzarella or reduced-fat cheese blendLowers saturated fat and calories without sacrificing meltability or cheese flavor
Sour creamPlain Greek yogurt or Mexican cremaAdds protein while reducing calories and saturated fat; improves probiotic content for gut health
Potatoes (standard prep)Sweet potatoes or cauliflower hashIncreases fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants while moderating blood sugar response

Nutrition Information

Per serving (serves 4)

Calories545
Total Fat28g
Saturated Fat10g
Cholesterol215mg
Sodium780mg
Carbohydrates52g
Fiber7g
Sugar2g
Protein34g