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Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos

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These breakfast burritos are perfect for camping mornings, easy to prep ahead, pack, and reheat over a campfire for a warm, hearty start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 6 whole wheat or flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled (mild Italian sausage preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Optional: hot sauce or salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the crumbled sausage. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease and set aside.
  2. Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter. Toss in diced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened but still vibrant.
  3. Beat the eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk vigorously until the mixture is pale and slightly frothy.
  4. Cook the eggs: Pour the eggs into the skillet with veggies over low-medium heat. Stir gently and continuously, scraping the pan with a spatula to form soft curds. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until eggs are just set but still creamy.
  5. Combine filling: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine evenly with eggs and veggies. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  6. Assemble the burritos: Lay out a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/3 cup (80g) of the egg mixture onto the center. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons (30g) of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly from one end to the other to form a burrito.
  7. Wrap and store: Wrap each burrito individually in foil or parchment paper. Store them in an airtight container or cooler overnight.
  8. Reheat before serving: At camp, reheat burritos over the fire embers, on a grill, or in a skillet for 5-7 minutes, turning frequently until warmed through and cheese is melted. Alternatively, unwrap and microwave if near power.

Notes

Do not overcook eggs initially to keep them soft and creamy after reheating. Drain excess grease from sausage to avoid soggy burritos. Wrap burritos tightly in foil for best reheating results. Burritos can be frozen and thawed overnight before reheating. Optional toppings like fresh cilantro or hot sauce add flavor.

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