Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

Start your mornings right with these game-changing breakfast burritos! Perfect for busy weekdays, these protein-packed beauties can be prepped ahead and frozen, giving you a delicious homemade breakfast ready in minutes.

Loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy roasted potatoes, and savory breakfast sausage, each burrito delivers the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Plus, they’re completely customizable – swap in your favorite proteins, veggies, or cheese to make them your own.

Ingredients

For the Scrambled Eggs:

• 8 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or nonstick cooking spray

For the Roasted Potatoes:

• 2 large Idaho potatoes, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Breakfast Sausage:

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 white onion, finely diced
• 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork, chicken, or chorizo)

Additional Items:

• 10 8-inch tortillas (plain or whole wheat)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

For the Scrambled Eggs:

• Heat a large skillet to medium/high heat. Grease with olive oil or cooking spray.
• Whisk together 8 eggs, 2 tablespoons almond milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
• Pour into heated pan and scramble until just set, about 3-4 minutes. They should be slightly glossy – don’t overcook!

For the Roasted Potatoes:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes for even cooking.
• Toss with oil and seasonings until evenly coated.
• Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. They should be golden brown and crispy outside, tender inside.

For the Breakfast Sausage:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium/high heat.
• Sauté onion and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add sausage, breaking into small pieces while cooking.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes until no pink remains and edges are crispy.

Assembly and Storage:

• Warm tortillas for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
• Layer ingredients in center: eggs, potatoes, sausage, cheese.
• Fold sides in, then roll tightly from bottom up.
• For freezing: Wrap each in foil, removing air pockets.
• Label with date and contents.

Reheating Instructions:

• From frozen: Defrost 2-3 minutes, flipping each minute.
• Final heating: 60-90 seconds on high.
• From thawed: Heat 60-90 seconds on high.
• Let rest 1 minute before eating.