Maple Sausage Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast burritos rose with Southwestern mornings that tuck a full plate into a warm tortilla. This one folds maple-kissed sausage with soft scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar for a sweet-savory, freezer-friendly start.

Serves 4 · 12 min prep · 18 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 610 cal
• 32g protein
• 38g carbs
• 36g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 12 oz breakfast sausage links or bulk mild sausage
• 8 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp whole milk
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• to taste hot sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1If using links, remove casings. Crumble the sausage into a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Stir in the maple syrup during the last minute so it glazes the meat. Transfer sausage to a plate and drain excess fat, leaving in the pan.
2. 2In a medium bowl whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the whites and yolks are fully combined and slightly frothy.
3. 3Return the skillet to medium-low heat and add butter. Pour in the eggs. Let them sit 20 seconds, then gently push the set edges toward the center with a spatula, tilting the pan so uncooked egg fills the gaps.
4. 4Continue soft-scrambling 2–3 minutes until the eggs are mostly set but still glossy and slightly wet; they will finish cooking off heat. Remove from heat, fold in half the green onions and half the cheddar, and taste for seasoning.
5. 5Warm the tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable, or wrap the stack in a damp paper towel and microwave 30 seconds.
6. 6Lay a tortilla flat. Down the center, layer a quarter of the sausage, a quarter of the scrambled eggs, a generous sprinkle of remaining cheddar, a few green onions, and a few dashes of hot sauce if desired.
7. 7Fold the short sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom up into a burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
8. 8For a crispy exterior, melt the remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat. Place burritos seam-side down and cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melty. Slice in half and serve hot.