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Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Burritos for breakfast? Why not! These zesty handheld breakfast burritos will start your day with a smile. You can also make and freeze them ahead, then just pop them into the microwave for a quick meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Serves
12 burritos
Instructions
- 01
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until it's no longer pink, then drain it. Add the potatoes, onion and pepper, then cook and stir for six to eight minutes or until tender. Add the eggs, then cook and stir until set.
- 02
Spoon the filling off center on each tortilla, then sprinkle it with cheese. Fold the sides and ends over the filling and roll up the burrito.
- 03
Wrap each burrito in waxed paper and foil. Freeze them for up to one month. When you're ready to heat them up, remove the foil and waxed paper. Place each burrito on a microwave-safe plate, then microwave on high for 2 minutes to 2 minutes and 15 seconds, or until a thermometer reads 165°F, turning the burrito once during reheating. Let them stand for 20 seconds, then serve with picante sauce and sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 303
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbs
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sodium
- 521mg
- Cholesterol
- 87mg
Variations & swaps
Freezer Breakfast Burrito Variations
- Add some spice: Season the egg mixture with ground cumin, cayenne, paprika, chili powder, chili flakes, seasoned salt or any other seasoning you like, to add a layer of flavor to the egg mixture.
- Buy flavored tortillas: Most supermarkets stock whole wheat flour tortillas or wraps flavored with ingredients such as sun-dried tomato and basil, spinach and herb, chipotle pepper or jalapeno. Add another layer of flavor by using one of these store-bought options.
- Crisp them up: To add some textural contrast to your breakfast burritos, crisp them over medium heat in a nonstick skillet for a few moments on each side to brown the tortilla slightly before eating them. You can also add a layer of crispy cheese on the exterior of your burritos for extra crunch and toasty cheese flavor. Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese in a nonstick skillet over med…
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