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Easy Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos

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These freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are quick to prepare and perfect for busy mornings, combining eggs, cheese, sausage, and hash browns wrapped in a soft tortilla. Ready in 5 minutes from freezer to table, they offer a convenient and delicious start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, chopped (turkey sausage works too)
  • 1 cup frozen hash browns or diced potatoes, cooked
  • Large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for cooking
  • Sour cream or salsa for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add cooked sausage or bacon and warm through. Remove mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium-low. In a mixing bowl, beat 6 large eggs with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour eggs into the skillet and gently scramble for 3-5 minutes until softly set but not dry. Remove from heat.
  3. Cook hash browns according to package instructions until golden and crisp, or pan-fry fresh diced potatoes until tender and golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Lay one large flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about ⅓ cup (approximately 3 ounces) of scrambled eggs onto the center, then add 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) each of cooked sausage and hash browns. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese and a pinch of fresh cilantro if using.
  5. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll from the bottom up tightly but gently to avoid tearing. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Wrap each burrito individually in parchment or wax paper, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the date.

Notes

Allow burritos to cool completely before wrapping and freezing to avoid sogginess. Warm tortillas briefly before assembling to prevent cracking. For reheating, microwave on high for 2-3 minutes flipping halfway, or bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes for a crispier tortilla. Burritos keep well up to 3 months in the freezer but taste best within 1 month.

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