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Easy Freezer Breakfast Burritos: Best Make-Ahead Meal

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These easy freezer breakfast burritos are the ultimate make-ahead meal for busy mornings. Packed with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, crispy potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, they reheat in 90 seconds for a hot, delicious breakfast any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup whole milk (or 2% or oat milk)
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (e.g., Johnsonville or Jimmy Dean)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp preferred)
  • 2 cups frozen diced potatoes (O’Brien style with peppers and onions), thawed and patted dry
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 10 large flour tortillas (10-inch, e.g., Mission brand)
  • Optional: salsa verde, diced green chiles, black beans, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook the Potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add thawed and dried frozen potatoes in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then stir and cook another 3-4 minutes until crispy on all sides. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  2. Cook the Sausage: In the same skillet, add breakfast sausage. Break apart with a spatula and cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels. Blot off excess grease.
  3. Scramble the Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together 12 eggs, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until pale yellow and slightly frothy. Reduce heat under skillet to medium-low and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour in egg mixture and let sit for 30 seconds without stirring. Using a silicone spatula, gently push cooked eggs from edges toward center, folding until just set but still soft and glossy. Spread on a plate to cool completely.
  4. Cool All Fillings: Spread cooked potatoes, sausage, and eggs on separate plates or trays. Let cool at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. This prevents steam from creating ice crystals and soggy burritos.
  5. Assemble the Burritos: Lay a large flour tortilla flat. Spoon about ⅓ cup scrambled eggs down the center, leaving a 2-inch border at top and bottom. Add ¼ cup sausage, ¼ cup potatoes, and about 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese. Fold sides inward over filling, then fold bottom flap up and over, tucking tightly. Roll burrito away from you until completely closed. If tortilla is stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
  6. Wrap and Freeze: Wrap each assembled burrito tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil, twisting ends closed like a candy wrapper. Place wrapped burritos on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for 1-2 hours until solid. Transfer to a gallon-sized freezer bag, squeeze out air, seal, and label with date and contents. Store for up to 3 months.

Notes

Moisture is the enemy—blot all fillings well. Do not overfill tortillas; use about 1 cup total filling per burrito. Flash-freeze on a baking sheet before bagging to keep burritos separate. For reheating, remove foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, flipping halfway. Let sit 1 minute before eating. For a crispier tortilla, toast in a dry skillet after microwaving.

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