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Easy Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos Recipe for Quick Healthy Mornings

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These easy freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for busy mornings. They combine fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, savory sausage, and melty cheddar in a convenient grab-and-go meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz cooked breakfast sausage or diced ham (or plant-based sausage for vegetarian option)
  • ½ cup finely chopped bell peppers
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 large flour tortillas (soft)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Optional: hot sauce or salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Dice bell peppers and onion finely, mince garlic, and cook breakfast sausage or ham in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove meat and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter, then sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid burning garlic.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs together with cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour egg mixture into the skillet with the veggies over medium-low heat. Stir gently and continuously to scramble softly until eggs are just set but still moist (about 5 minutes).
  5. Return cooked sausage or ham to the skillet and stir to combine evenly with eggs and veggies. Remove from heat.
  6. Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a dry skillet to make them pliable.
  7. Spoon about ½ cup (120g) of filling onto each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
  8. Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or plastic wrap, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze until firm (at least 2 hours). Transfer to a freezer bag or container for longer storage.

Notes

Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. Do not overfill burritos to avoid bursting during reheating. Wrap burritos tightly to prevent freezer burn. Reheat by microwaving 2-3 minutes or baking at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes wrapped in foil. Variations include vegetarian, spicy, Mexican-inspired, low-carb, and cheese-free options.

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