These Crispy Sausage Egg Breakfast Burritos are hearty enough for breakfast, brunch or brinner and freezer friendly so you can make them ahead of time, too!
Have you ever had breakfast burritos? They're a lot like the burritos you have for lunch or dinner, except that you use eggs, instead of meat, to fill the tortillas. You can add some breakfast sausage to the eggs, throw in some veggies and maybe some hash browns or fried potatoes.
We've been making these sausage and egg burritos for breakfast since way, way back. See, we figured out that while the kids don't really like eggs, they'll eat almost anything wrapped in a tortilla! Actually, I'm gonna be completely honest here and let you know that the Hubs makes them. I do the pancakes, muffins and French toast, but he's the egg man.
If you like sausage and eggs for breakfast, check these recipes out:
- low carb sausage egg breakfast scramble,
- cheesy sausage and egg cups
- sausage and egg breakfast sandwich
Anyway, this is an easy recipe for breakfast burritos that uses just four main ingredients:
- Scrambled eggs
- Breakfast sausage
- Shredded cheese
- Flour tortillas
So first, you make the sausage. Then, you make the eggs. Then, you start making the burritos!
You could easily stop there, but we like to take these breakfast burritos to a different level and give them a crispy texture. So after rolling the burritos, you heat them up in a skillet for a little bit until they're golden brown and crisp on the outside.
It's an extra step, but it's so worth it!
You can eat these crispy sausage egg breakfast burritos right away, or you can freeze them for later. They're perfect for a grab and go breakfast during the week, especially during the school year.
If your mornings are as crazy as ours are, you'll love these crispy breakfast burritos as a make-ahead breakfast! And if you want to spice things up, try making these crispy salsa verde breakfast burritos. We love them almost more than the original version!
How to Make Crispy Sausage Egg Breakfast Burritos
Crispy Sausage Egg Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 10 eggs, beaten together
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
Instructions
- Crumble and cook the sausage in a large skillet until brown. Drain grease, place sausage on paper towel-lined plate, cover and set aside
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add eggs, salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until mostly set and no longer runny
- Stir in sausage, then remove from heat
- Add some of the egg mixture to the middle of a tortilla, top with some of the cheese, fold sides, and roll up
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Place burrito in pan, and cook for about 1 minute per side or until golden brown
- Repeat process until all burritos are made, and serve immediately
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
If you're looking an easy grab and go breakfast, give these crispy sausage egg breakfast burritos a try.
Happy Cooking,
Donna Cummings says
I have made these for many years. I have never fried them to make them crispy but it should be a nice touch. I usually add cooked onions and jalapeños. Then before wrapping add some Texas Pete. Great for adults who want an extra kick. Great for breakfast or dinner.
Priscilla says
Crispy Sausage Egg Breakfast Burittos.
How long in the microwave if frozen? Thx.
Dee says
It usually takes 2 to 3 minutes. I wrap it in a paper towel and turn it about halfway through.
Robert Cox says
Great breakfast snack that can be prepared ahead of time.
Robin says
Fantastic! So easy and delicious. I'm making them to bring to work tomorrow so all of the staff can enjoy them!!!
Dee says
So glad you liked them, Robin! 🙂
Robin says
Staff loved them too. I plan to make them again (and again!).
Dee says
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Kate says
Could I make them up the night before and then fry in the morning?
Dee says
That should work. I would warm them up a little, though. 🙂
KJ says
Thx... These were a hit with the grandkids!
Dee says
Thanks, Kelly. I'm so glad your family liked them!
Lisa januska says
What size tortillas do you use, the burrito size, or taco size?
Dee says
I use the larger burrito size. 🙂
MV says
This looks and sounds amazing but... Is this really 441 kcal?? That's A LOT of calories
Dee says
It depends on how full you make them. I just did a different version with less filling, and I got about 10 instead of 8, so the calories were less. Sometimes, I only eat half, so that saves calories, as well.:)
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing with us and hope you have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Kristen says
Newbie make-ahead freezer cooker here- how do I wrap these for the freezer, how long do they last, and how do I re-heat? Thanks! The recipe was amazing, and my 4 yr old non egg eater had no idea! Lol!
Dee says
So glad you liked them! I wrap the individual burritos in plastic wrap then put them in freezer bags before freezing. You can reheat them for about 1 or 2 minutes in the microwave on a paper-towel lined plate or thaw and bake them for about 15 minutes or until heated through. I'll update the post, as well. 🙂
Miz Helen says
This is a great Breakfast Burrito, we really enjoy Breakfast Burrito's. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and you have a great weekend!
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Miz Helen
Catherine says
These would be amazing to make for my kids' breakfast before school! Yum!
Dee says
Its a wonderful grab and go breakfast. Thanks, Catherine. 🙂
Amanda says
This is one amazing way to start off my day... making these soon!!
Sandi says
This looks like a fun breakfast idea 🙂
Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says
OMG! This is the perfect way to start my day!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That kind of breakfast always hits the spot - these look terrific!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
What a fantastic way to start the day!
Dee says
Thanks, Des! It's definitely one of our favorites.
Jen says
I'm loading up my freezer with these! What a great way to start the day!!
Ginny McMeans says
Breakfast burritos are the best and these are loaded!