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Freezer Breakfast Burritos Recipe

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These Freezer Breakfast Burritos are a delicious and convenient morning meal made with crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, refried beans, and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for preparing ahead and reheating, they offer a hearty and satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen tater tots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 links breakfast sausage (casing removed)
  • 8 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas (warmed)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook Tater Tots: Cook the frozen tater tots according to the package instructions until crispy and golden brown. Set them aside for later use.
  2. Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage links with casing removed. Cook, crumbling the sausage as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Drain excess fat, but reserve 1 tablespoon of the fat in the skillet.
  3. Scramble Eggs: Add the lightly beaten eggs to the skillet with reserved sausage fat. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the eggs just begin to set. Gently stir in the half and half. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking while stirring until the eggs thicken and no liquid remains, approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Assemble Burritos: Lay the warmed flour tortillas flat. Spread refried beans evenly down the center of each tortilla. Layer cooked tater tots, browned sausage, scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, diced Roma tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro over the beans. Fold in the opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly burrito-style to enclose the filling.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  6. Bake Burritos: Place the assembled burritos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cover them loosely with aluminum foil to keep them moist during baking. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 12-15 minutes.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your homemade freezer breakfast burritos for a hearty and convenient meal.

Notes

  • To make these burritos freezer-friendly, wrap each assembled burrito tightly in foil or plastic wrap before freezing. To reheat, remove wrapping and heat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
  • If you prefer, substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
  • You can swap out half and half for milk or cream depending on your preference for creaminess in the eggs.
  • To reduce sodium, use low-sodium refried beans and moderate the added salt to taste.
  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.

Keywords: Breakfast burritos, freezer meal, tater tots, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, refried beans, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

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