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Easy Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos for Kids

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These easy freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are perfect make-ahead meals for busy mornings, combining fluffy scrambled eggs, cheese, veggies, and sausage wrapped in soft tortillas. They freeze well and reheat quickly, making them a kid-approved, convenient breakfast option.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 8-inch whole wheat or flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy), cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Salsa or hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling ingredients: Dice bell peppers and onion. Rinse and drain black beans if using. Thaw frozen corn.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter. Sauté onions and bell peppers over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add corn and black beans in the last minute to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. Pour into skillet over medium-low heat. Stir gently and continuously to scramble eggs until slightly undercooked. Remove from heat.
  5. Add cooked sausage and sautéed veggies to the eggs. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon about 1/2 cup of egg mixture onto each tortilla center. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Fold sides and roll tightly from bottom up to enclose filling.
  7. Place burritos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.
  8. Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Store in freezer-safe bags or containers.
  9. To reheat, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway, or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, turning once. Serve with salsa or hot sauce.

Notes

Do not overfill burritos to avoid mess when reheating. Let filling cool before wrapping to prevent soggy tortillas. Freeze burritos flat before wrapping to keep shape and prevent sticking. Warm tortillas slightly before filling to make rolling easier. Flip burritos halfway through reheating for even heating. For dairy-free, omit cheese or use plant-based cheese. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas carefully.

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