Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Ingredients

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• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1 ½ cup frozen cubed hash browns
• ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
• ¼ cup green or red bell pepper or a combination, finely diced
• 8 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Mexican or monterey jack cheese
• 8 10-inch flour tortillas
• chopped green onions

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• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

COOK BURRITO FILLINGS:

• Heat oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until simmering.
• Cook hash browns until golden brown, then remove them from the pan onto a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add sausage, onion , and peppers to the skillet and cook until no pink remains. Drain off the grease.
• Add the hash browns back to the pan.
• Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the skillet and cook until they are set, stirring frequently.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove the burrito filling from the heat.

ASSEMBLE BURRITOS:

• Heat each tortilla in the microwave for 8-10 seconds to make it easier to roll.
• Spoon the filling onto the bottom ⅓ of each tortilla.
• Sprinkle with monterey jack cheese.
• Fold the sides and then the ends over and roll up the burrito as tightly as possible.
• Serve immediately or freeze the burritos. (See freezing and reheating instructions in the notes below).

Notes

TO FREEZE:Wrap the burritos in foil or parchment paper. Add to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.TO REHEAT:Place 1 burrito on a microwave-safe plate or dish and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Let rest for 30 seconds before eating.