Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos

Name: Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos with Sausage & Green Chiles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 pre-cooked sausage links; 6 large eggs; 1 tbsp water; 6 flour tortillas; 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles; 6 slices American cheese

Meal prep breakfast burritos combine scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chiles in flour tortillas—designed to be assembled once and frozen for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.

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Total

20 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

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Ingredients

6 pre-cooked sausage links
6 large eggs
1 tbsp wateroptional
6 flour tortillas
1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles
6 slices American cheese

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Instructions

1
Cut each sausage link in half lengthwise, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
2
In a medium bowl, crack the eggs. For fluffier eggs, you can optionally add a splash of water. Whisk until well combined.
3
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the diced sausage and cook until browned to your liking.
4
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with the sausage. Scramble together until the eggs are cooked through.
5
To assemble, lay out a flour tortilla. Add about 1/3 cup of the sausage and egg mixture, a spoonful of drained diced tomatoes and green chiles, and top with a slice of American cheese.
6
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to form a burrito.
7
Wrap each burrito individually in wax paper for storage.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cool all fillings to room temperature before assembling to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy and to avoid melting the cheese unevenly.
Drain excess liquid from the canned diced tomatoes and green chiles using a fine mesh strainer to minimize moisture in the burrito.
Wrap burritos tightly in foil or parchment before freezing to prevent freezer burn and make them easy to reheat directly in the oven.
Slightly undercook the scrambled eggs (they should still be slightly moist) since they will continue to cook during freezing and reheating.

Substitutions

Pre-cooked sausage links → bacon strips or diced ham (adjust seasoning)
American cheese → sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack (may separate slightly when thawed)
Diced tomatoes with green chiles → fresh diced tomatoes plus 1 can diced green chiles (roasted)
Flour tortillas → large whole wheat tortillas (slightly denser texture)

Storage & make-ahead

Wrap cooled burritos individually in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for 25–30 minutes or thaw overnight and microwave for 1–2 minutes.

Common Questions

Can I freeze these breakfast burritos?

Yes. Wrap cooled burritos individually in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 25–30 minutes, or microwave for 2–3 minutes.

How do I keep the tortillas from getting soggy?

Let all fillings cool completely before assembling. Scramble eggs until just set (not overdone) and drain excess moisture from the canned tomatoes and green chiles before filling.

Can I prepare these the night before?

Yes. Assemble and refrigerate wrapped burritos for up to 3 days, then reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side or microwave for 1–2 minutes.

What cheese works best for meal prep?

American cheese slices melt smoothly and hold up well during freezing. Cheddar or Monterey Jack are good alternatives, though they may separate slightly when thawed.