Description
A quick and easy breakfast burrito featuring savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs with melted cheese, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for busy mornings or a comforting weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces breakfast sausage (bulk or small links), browned and crumbled
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (mild or sharp; Monterey Jack as alternative)
- 4 flour tortillas, 10-inch (25 cm), warmed
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter or oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk or cream (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sausage. If using bulk sausage, crumble it with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through with no pink spots. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with milk or cream (if using), salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Wipe the skillet clean and melt butter over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and let them sit for 10-15 seconds until they start to set at the edges.
- Using a spatula, gently fold the eggs from the edges toward the center, forming soft curds. Continue folding until eggs are mostly cooked but still slightly creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 15-20 seconds until soft and pliable.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon an even amount of scrambled eggs with cheese in the center, then top with browned sausage.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll from the bottom up, tucking in the filling as you go to form a snug wrap.
- Optional: Place the burrito seam-side down in a warm skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes to crisp the outside and seal the edges.
- Slice in half if desired and serve with salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
Use medium-low heat to cook eggs slowly for tender, creamy texture. Drain excess grease from sausage to avoid soggy burrito. Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking and ease rolling. Do not overcook eggs as they continue cooking from residual heat. Burritos can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: breakfast burrito, sausage, eggs, cheese, quick breakfast, easy breakfast, morning meal, comfort food