Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

Burrito style tortillas

5 unit

Eggs

whisked

0.5 lb

Breakfast sausage

crumbled

0.5 cup

Diced onion

diced

0.5 cup

Bell pepper

diced

1 cup

Shredded cheese

shredded

2 tbsp

Butter

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Cook breakfast sausage and crumble it.

Step 2
~2 min

Drain the cooked sausage on a paper towel to remove excess grease.

Step 3
~2 min

Sauté diced onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat until tender.

Step 4
~2 min

In a bowl, whisk eggs together until blended.

Step 5
~2 min

Add the whisked eggs to the skillet and scramble them.

Step 6
~2 min

When the eggs are almost cooked, add the crumbled sausage to the skillet and mix together.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove the egg and sausage mixture from the heat.

Step 8
~2 min

On a burrito-style tortilla, add some shredded cheese down the middle, leaving about 1 inch from the edge.

Step 9
~2 min

Add the egg and sausage stuffing mixture on top of the cheese.

Step 10
~2 min

Add another layer of shredded cheese on top of the stuffing mixture.

Step 11
~2 min

Roll up the burrito, tucking in the edges.

Step 12
~2 min

Add butter to a clean skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 13
~2 min

After the butter melts, add the burrito to the pan, seam-side down.

Step 14
~2 min

Grill on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add your favorite hot sauce or salsa for extra flavor.

Consider adding black beans or refried beans for a heartier burrito.

Make a batch of burritos and freeze them for a quick and easy breakfast.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The egg and sausage mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fruit salad.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and salsa.

Add a side of guacamole.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Guacamole
Sour cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwest United States

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast and brunch dish in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch
Breakfast

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Weekend

Popularity Score

75/100

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