Breakfast Burritos

Get ready for the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast that’ll make your mornings something to look forward to! These breakfast burritos are packed with savory sausage, perfectly seasoned potatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs that’ll have you jumping out of bed.

What makes these burritos special is the combination of sweet pork sausage and zesty salsa verde, creating that perfect balance of flavors. Plus, the golden-brown potatoes add a delicious heartiness that’ll keep you satisfied until lunch.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 1 pound sweet pork sausage
• 2-3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 8 ounces mild or sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 large eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• 1 cup salsa verde
• 8 large burrito-sized flour tortillas

Steps

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork sausage until browned, breaking it up as it cooks (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl.
2. In the same skillet, cook diced potatoes until tender and browned (8-10 minutes). Add peppers and onions, cooking until softened (3-4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a separate nonstick skillet, melt butter over low heat. Whisk eggs in a bowl, add to skillet, and scramble until just set.
4. Lay out a tortilla and add 1/8 of each filling: sausage, potato mixture, cheese, eggs, and about 2 tablespoons salsa verde.
5. Fold sides over filling, roll tightly into a burrito, and wrap in foil. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Smart Swaps

• Use turkey sausage instead of pork (saves 50 calories per serving)
• Swap regular tortillas for low-carb alternatives (reduces carbs by 20g per burrito)
• Try egg whites instead of whole eggs (reduces fat while keeping protein)

Make It Diabetes-Friendly

• Use whole wheat tortillas (reduces glycemic impact by 30%)
• Replace potatoes with cauliflower rice (reduces carbs to 12g per serving)
• Add extra vegetables like spinach to increase fiber
• Portion size: eat half a burrito with a side of fresh berries
• Best timing: pair with 15-minute morning walk to help manage blood sugar

Pro Tips

• Prep all ingredients before assembly for faster workflow
• Let fillings cool slightly before rolling to prevent soggy tortillas
• Double wrap in plastic then foil for freezer storage up to 3 months
• Reheat frozen burritos in microwave for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway