Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burritos (Easy Make-Ahead Recipe)

Ingredient Swaps and Breakfast Burrito Variations

• One of the reasons I love this recipe is that it’s incredibly flexible. Once you learn the basic method, you can easily adjust the ingredients to create different breakfast burrito variations depending on what you have in the refrigerator or what your family prefers.
• You can also switch up the tortillas depending on your nutrition goals. Low-carb tortillas, high-protein tortillas, or gluten-free tortillas all work well for meal prep and freezing. If you’re using gluten-free tortillas, warming them slightly before rolling can help prevent cracking.
• If you’d like a leaner option, turkey sausage works well in place of pork sausage. It still adds plenty of flavor but with a little less fat. You can also swap in cooked bacon to create a delicious bacon breakfast burrito variation. Just cook and crumble the bacon before stirring it into the egg mixture.
• The cheese is easy to customize too. Sharp cheddar is my go-to because it adds bold flavor, but Monterey Jack, pepper jack, Colby Jack, or a taco-style cheese blend all melt beautifully in these burritos. Pepper jack is a great option if you want to add a little heat.
• Salsa is another ingredient that can change the flavor of the burritos quite a bit. Mild salsa, chunky restaurant-style salsa, roasted tomato salsa, or salsa verde all work well. Just try to use a thicker salsa so the filling doesn’t become too watery.
• You can also add vegetables to make these healthy breakfast burritos even more filling. Diced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, or even cooked potatoes are all great additions. If you’re adding vegetables, I recommend cooking them first so they release their moisture before going into the filling. Too much liquid can make the burritos soggy when reheated.
• When adding extra ingredients, be careful not to overfill the tortillas. Too much filling can cause the tortilla to split when rolling or reheating. If you want larger, heartier burritos, simply use burrito-size tortillas instead of medium ones.
• For a vegetarian option, you can leave out the sausage and increase the eggs or add black beans for extra protein and fiber. You can also check out my vegetarian breakfast burrito if you’re looking for another satisfying meatless breakfast idea.