Make your mornings better with a hearty Sausage Breakfast Burrito packed with bold flavor and customizable toppings. From tater tots to creamy eggs and sausage, it’s everything you love in one warm tortilla.
This sausage and egg burrito is loaded with seasoned sausage, crispy tater tots, soft scrambled eggs, and plenty of shredded cheese, wrapped in a tortilla with your favorite toppings. It’s hearty, customizable, and comes together easily in one skillet, making it great for busy mornings. I like serving everything deconstructed so everyone can build their burrito just the way they want it.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Everything cooks in one skillet and comes together fast, perfect for busy mornings.
- Packed with Flavor: Savory sausage, crispy tater tots, and melty cheese make every bite of these homemade breakfast burritos seriously satisfying.
- Family-friendly: Easy to serve deconstructed, so everyone can build their own burrito just how they like it.
- Great for Leftovers: These breakfast burritos with sausage reheat well and are just as delicious the next day, making them perfect for meal prep or quick reheats.
Sausage Breakfast Burrito Ingredients
- Breakfast Sausage: Choose your favorite breakfast sausage -- hot or mild both work.
- Green Pepper and Onion: These vegetables bring sweetness and a slight crunch that balances the spicy sausage. Use fresh, firm produce and dice evenly for quick, even cooking.
- Taco Seasoning: This blend of spices, usually chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika, gives the sausage its bold, classic Mexican flavor.
- Tater Tots: These add a crispy, comforting texture and make the burrito extra filling. Use frozen tater tots for convenience and cook until golden and crunchy.
- Tortillas: Flour tortillas work best for wrapping and folding without tearing. Warm them slightly before assembling to make them more pliable.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Vegetarian Option: Swap the sausage for black beans, seasoned crumbled tofu, or plant-based sausage to make a delicious meat-free version that’s just as satisfying.
- Extra Spicy Twist: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the filling for a bold kick that brings extra flavor to make Mexican breakfast burritos.
- Mix in Fresh Veggies: Add diced tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms to the scrambled eggs for extra nutrition and texture.
- Turkey or Chicken Substitute: Swap out the sausage for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that still delivers plenty of flavor.
- Try it With Chorizo: Use fresh chorizo sausage for bold, smoky flavor!
How to Make Homemade Breakfast Burritos
With a few simple steps, learn how to make breakfast burritos that are flavorful and perfect for sharing. Start by gathering all your ingredients and heating the skillet over medium heat.
Step 1: Cook the Sausage. Cook the sausage in a hot skillet until it’s browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Season. Add the taco seasoning and stir well. Remove the sausage from the pan but leave the fat in the skillet.
Step 3: Cook the Veggies. Sauté the diced green bell pepper and onion in the sausage fat until tender.
Step 4: Scramble the Eggs. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour them into the skillet. Cook gently, stirring often, until the eggs are soft and fluffy. Remove from the heat once done. While the eggs are cooking, bake or pan-fry the tater tots until golden and crispy.
Step 5: Assemble Your Burritos. Warm the tortillas to make them pliable, then layer in the cooked sausage, veggies, scrambled eggs, tater tots, and shredded cheese.
Step 6: Fold Your Burritos. Fold up the bottom over the ingredients in the middle, then fold in the sides, and finish rolling to close. Serve with a side of cast iron cinnamon apples for a delicious breakfast.
Expert Tips
- Don’t overcook the eggs: Scramble the eggs on low heat and pull them off the stove when they’re just set. They’ll keep cooking slightly from residual heat and stay soft and tender.
- Warm the tortillas before filling: Microwave them for 15–20 seconds or warm them in a skillet. This prevents cracking and makes rolling easier.
- Keep fillings separate for picky eaters: If you’re serving kids or guests with different preferences, leave ingredients separate and let everyone build their own.
- Use a large skillet: A 10-inch or larger nonstick skillet gives you enough space to cook each element efficiently without overcrowding.
- Make ahead and store smart: Assemble the burritos, wrap in foil or parchment, and store in the fridge for 2–3 days. You can even freeze to enjoy later! Reheat in the oven or skillet for a quick breakfast later.
Serving Suggestions
This homemade breakfast burrito recipe is versatile enough for everything from busy weekday mornings to weekend brunches and casual gatherings.
- Great for serving a crowd at family gatherings or potlucks. Set up a burrito bar with toppings, plus a tray of easy skillet nachos to keep guests happy.
- Serve for a weekend brunch when you want something hearty and satisfying. Pair them with some cherry rolls and sweet potato hash for a delicious spread!
Sausage Breakfast Burrito Recipe FAQs
Use large tortillas, avoid overfilling, and make sure the fillings aren’t too wet. Fold the sides in first, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
Absolutely. Let all ingredients cool, then assemble and wrap tightly in foil or parchment and place in a freezer bag. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge or microwave directly from frozen, then warm in a skillet or oven.
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Easy Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Equipment
- 10" cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pounds ground sausage
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 6 eggs
- ½ bag tater tots
- 1 bag tortillas
- 8 ounces mexican style cheese shredded
- sour cream
- salsa
- black olives sliced
- diced green chilies
Instructions
- Cook sausage and add taco seasoning. Remove from skillet and put in bowl.
- Sauce pepper and onion in the sausage fat. Remove from skillet and put in bowl.
- Beat eggs and scramble. Remove from skillet and put in bowl.
- Cook tater tots using package instructions in a skillet, oven, or air fryer. Then place in a bowl.
- Combine all ingredients into the skillet or leave separate depending on who you are fixing for. Some children might not like some of the ingredients.
- Add ingredients to tortilla and top with sour cream, olives, salsa and green chilies.
Notes
- Use a large skillet; a 10-inch nonstick skillet gives you enough space to cook everything efficiently without overcrowding.
- Keeping the sausage, eggs, veggies, and tater tots separate makes it easy for picky eaters to customize their burrito.
- Microwave the tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel or toast briefly in a dry skillet so they’re soft and easy to roll.
- Store assembled burritos without toppings tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 3 days—great for grab-and-go mornings. Or keep fillings separate and assemble fresh as needed.
Nutrition
Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
Cami says
This is such an easy and hearty breakfast! It’s perfect for camping! We love it because everyone can customize it to what their preferences are.
Edward says
Oh my goodness! This was perfection. Made this on an overnight camping trip and it was truly amazing. Thank you!
Travis says
I love the versatility of breakfast burritos. Use of the sausage grease for the vegetables was a great touch.