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Breakfast Burritos

Delicious and nutritious breakfast burritos filled with scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, and colorful vegetables, wrapped in soft tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 burritos
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Egg Mixture
  • 8 large large eggs Creamy and rich, these eggs provide a fluffy base.
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika Enhances flavor with warm, smoky notes.
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt Balances the flavors.
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder Provides subtle sweetness and depth.
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder Adds aromatic warmth.
Filling
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage Choose your favorite flavor.
  • 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale Optional, adds crunch and nutrition.
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced Adds sweetness and color.
  • 3 stalks green onions, diced Provides a mild onion flavor.
Assembly
  • 8 large flour tortillas Burrito-size tortillas.
  • ½ cup chunky salsa Brings the dish together.
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided Adds creaminess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the eggs, smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the breakfast sausage, and cook for about four minutes, stirring frequently to break it up into crumbles.
  3. Add the diced bell peppers, green onions, and spinach or kale to the skillet. Cook for an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally until the peppers soften.
  4. Transfer the mixture onto a plate and set it aside.
Cooking Eggs
  1. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the whisked eggs. Stir gently as they cook for about 2-3 minutes until fluffy and fully cooked.
  2. Remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate with the sausage mixture.
Assembly
  1. To each tortilla, add an eighth of the sausage mixture, an eighth of the scrambled eggs, one tablespoon of chunky salsa, and one tablespoon of shredded cheese.
  2. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll tightly, tucking in the edges.
  3. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat, place the burritos seam side down, and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip the burritos to cook the other side for another minute.

Notes

Use different types of sausage for dietary preferences and experiment with cheeses for variety.