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A breakfast burrito cut in half, revealing scrambled eggs, sausage, and peppers, served with a side of diced onions and green peppers.

Make-Ahead Egg Burritos

Discover a delicious and easy egg recipe that's perfect for busy mornings. These make-ahead burritos are packed with flavor and protein, simplifying your meal prep routine.
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, large or 1 small
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 16 ounces seasoned ground chicken sausage Italian or breakfast
For the Egg Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 10 large eggs whisked
For Assembly
  • 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

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 spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or oil in the same skillet (or a clean one) over medium-low heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and cook, stirring gently, until they are almost set but still slightly wet. Do not overcook.
  4. Add the cooked sausage mixture to the eggs in the skillet. Stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
  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. Sprinkle 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. You can serve these burritos immediately, or wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet.

Notes

These burritos are a fantastic option for meal prep. Make a batch on the weekend and enjoy a quick, protein-packed breakfast or lunch throughout the week. They also freeze well for longer storage.

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