Southwestern Breakfast Burritos {Freezer Friendly!}
Freezer Friendly Southwestern Breakfast Burritos are filled with turkey sausage, bell peppers, onions, and cheese, and are great for freezing and having on hand for busy weekday mornings!
Some days, getting a hearty breakfast in just isn't going to happen. That its, unless you plan ahead and make these Freezer Friendly Southwestern Breakfast Burritos! On the days that I have to be out the door by 6:30 a.m. I just grab a banana and English muffin with peanut butter or a granola bar, but that definitely doesn’t keep me satisfied very long.
I’ve found one of the only breakfasts that really keeps me full and happy until lunch is one with eggs. This is why on the days I don’t work, I’m all about the avocado toast topped with two fried eggs. But who has time to make that before 6:30 a.m.? Not me.
Freezer Friendly Breakfast Burritos
This is when I turn to my trusty freezer breakfast burritos. I’ve shared my recipe for Chorizo Breakfast Burritos in the past and now I have another favorite: Freezer Friendly Southwestern Breakfast Burritos.
These breakfast burritos are great for freezing and having on hand to nuke in the microwave on those busy weekday mornings. They’re also perfect to make on the weekend when you’re lounging in your PJ’s until 10. Or 11...12..? and want to make a tasty brunch.
Turkey Sausage to Lighten Things Up
I used Jennie-O turkey sausage which is a great healthy alternative to pork sausage, and also bumps up the protein in these breakfast burritos. Along with the sausage these burritos have green and red bell peppers, onions, corn, black beans, some spices, scrambled eggs and of course, cheese! We topped ours with some plain Greek Yogurt and green onions, but salsa and cilantro would be another tasty option, too.
With a freezer full of these breakfast burritos, I don’t have to worry about what’s for breakfast, or that 9:00 snack monster coming out!
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Southwestern Breakfast Burritos
Southwestern Breakfast Burritos {Freezer Friendly!}
Ingredients
- 16 oz JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey Sausage Roll
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small white onion diced
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6-8 large burrito tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Salsa plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), green onions, cilantro, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is cooked through.
- Remove sausage from the pan.
- Add olive oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and bell peppers, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
- Add corn, black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt, and stir well to combine.
- Cook another 3-5 minutes, until everything is combined and warmed through.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, and season with a dash of salt and pepper.
- In separate skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
- Add egg mixture, and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are scrambled.
- To assemble, place about ¼ cup of eggs, ¼ cup of sausage, ¼ cup of vegetable mixture, 2 tablespoons of cheese in each burrito.
- Roll the tortilla once, then fold in the edges, and finish rolling the burrito.
- If you are planning to eat them right away, place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- If you are going to freeze them, wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then store them together in a large plastic bag.
- After frozen, unwrap from foil or plastic wrap, wrap in a paper towel, then microwave for 2 minutes, flip over and microwave another 1-2 minutes, until warmed through and cheese is melted.
- Top with Greek yogurt, salsa, green onions, and/or cilantro.
haha oh gosh I hear you - I usually have a smoothie for breakfast but definitely get haaangry way before lunch! These burritos sound awesome - love the southwest flare!
What a great idea! I actually had no idea that Jenni-O made turkey sausage like that. I think these would definietly hold me over. I agree with you, a banana and a granola bar [or bagel] just doesnt cut it with my tummy beast! Not that I dont already eat every 2 hours anyway... 😉
These look SO GOOD! I love quick and easy breakfast options like this! As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!
I completely agree - it's not a good day if I miss breakfast! Thanks Annie!
Love that these are freezer friendly! Perfect for those crazy weekday mornings!