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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito Freezer Packs

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These make-ahead breakfast burrito freezer packs combine fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla for quick, delicious mornings. Perfect for busy days, they freeze well and reheat easily.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 12 ounces breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (mild or spicy)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
  • ½ cup finely diced bell pepper
  • ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas (8-inch size)
  • Cooking spray or a small amount of butter (for warming tortillas)

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté diced bell pepper and onion for 4-5 minutes until softened. Transfer to a bowl with the sausage.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat the skillet over medium-low heat, add butter or spray, and gently scramble the egg mixture until softly set, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Fold cooked sausage and veggies into the scrambled eggs. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley or cilantro if using.
  6. Warm each tortilla briefly in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 seconds to make pliable.
  7. Spoon about 1 cup of filling onto each tortilla, fold in sides, and roll tightly into burritos. Wrap each burrito individually in parchment paper.
  8. Place wrapped burritos on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm. Transfer to freezer-safe bags or airtight containers and label.
  9. To reheat, unwrap burrito, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through. For crispier edges, pan-toast for 1-2 minutes per side.

Notes

Do not overcook eggs; they will finish cooking when reheated. Drain excess fat from sausage to avoid soggy burritos. Cool filling before assembling to prevent soggy tortillas. Freeze burritos individually on a baking sheet before bagging to prevent sticking. Reheat wrapped in a damp paper towel to keep tortillas soft. For crispier burritos, pan-toast after microwaving.

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