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Easy Freezer Breakfast Burritos: Back-to-School Best

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These freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are packed with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and crispy hash browns. Perfect for busy mornings, they reheat in under 5 minutes and taste fresh for weeks.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild, spicy, or turkey)
  • 2 cups frozen hash browns (shredded or cubed)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp, Mexican blend, or pepper jack)
  • ½ cup salsa (drained)
  • 10 burrito-size flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • Optional: diced bell peppers, onions, black beans, or chopped green chiles

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool completely.
  2. Cook the hash browns: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil over medium heat. Add the frozen hash browns in an even layer. Cook without stirring for 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  3. Scramble the eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until well combined. Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and let them set for about 30 seconds. Gently push the cooked eggs toward the center with a spatula, tilting the pan to let the uncooked eggs flow to the edges. Continue until the eggs are softly set but still moist, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat immediat…
  4. Combine the fillings: In a large bowl, gently mix the cooked sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, drained salsa, and shredded cheese. Stir until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Prepare the tortillas: Warm the tortillas briefly to make them pliable. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or heat in a dry skillet for about 10 seconds per side. Stack and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
  6. Assemble the burritos: Lay a warm tortilla on a clean work surface. Spoon about ½ cup of the filling mixture into the center, spreading it into a rough log shape. Fold the sides inward over the filling, then fold the bottom flap up and over the filling, tucking it snugly. Roll the burrito away from you, keeping the sides tucked in, until completely sealed. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. Wrap for freezing: Place each assembled burrito on a square of parchment paper. Roll it up tightly, twisting the ends like a candy wrapper. Then wrap the parchment-wrapped burrito in a sheet of aluminum foil, again twisting the ends.
  8. Flash freeze: Arrange the wrapped burritos on a baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, or until completely frozen solid.
  9. Transfer to storage bags: Once frozen, transfer the burritos to gallon-sized freezer bags. Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing. Label with the date and contents. They’ll keep for up to 3 months.

Notes

Cool fillings completely before assembling to prevent soggy burritos. Drain salsa thoroughly. Do not overfill tortillas (about ½ cup each). For best texture, use within 6-8 weeks. Reheat by removing foil, microwaving on high for 60 seconds, flipping, then another 45-60 seconds. Let rest 1 minute before eating.

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