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Savory Loaded Breakfast Burrito with Sausage and Cheese

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A quick and easy breakfast burrito loaded with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and fresh veggies, perfect for a hearty morning meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces ground breakfast sausage
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (red or green)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until well combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the veggies over medium-low heat. Stir gently and continuously with a spatula, cooking for 4-5 minutes until eggs are just set but still moist. Remove from heat.
  5. Return cooked sausage to the pan with eggs and veggies. Mix gently to combine. Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro. Let residual heat melt the cheese.
  6. Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable, or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 15 seconds.
  7. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/4 of the sausage and egg mixture into the center. Add salsa or pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream if using. Fold sides in and roll tightly from bottom to top to form a burrito.
  8. Optional: For a crispy finish, place the burrito seam-side down in the skillet over medium heat. Cook 1-2 minutes per side, pressing gently until golden brown.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning sausage and eggs. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing. For a crispy finish, crisp burritos after assembling. Frozen diced veggies can be used if fresh are unavailable. Substitute turkey sausage for leaner option or plant-based sausage for vegetarian. Use dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version.

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