Print

Easy Festive Christmas Morning Breakfast Burritos Recipe for Perfect Holiday Brunch

Christmas morning breakfast burritos - featured image
Print Recipe

These easy festive Christmas morning breakfast burritos combine fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, melty cheese, and a hint of holiday spice for a quick, comforting brunch perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450 g) breakfast sausage, casings removed
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk or cream
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) diced green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 large flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) salsa roja or your favorite holiday salsa
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Heat your skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with your spatula. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the flavorful drippings in the pan.
  2. In the same skillet with the sausage drippings, add the diced red and green bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened but still vibrant. Stir in the ground cinnamon and smoked paprika, letting the spices toast briefly. Remove from the pan and set aside with the sausage.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour eggs into the skillet and let sit for 10 seconds. Gently stir with your spatula, pushing eggs from edges to center. Continue cooking slowly until eggs are just set but still moist—about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Add cooked sausage, peppers, and cheese to the eggs. Stir gently to combine everything evenly. The cheese should melt slightly from the warm eggs and sausage.
  5. Wrap tortillas in a damp towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or warm individually in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  6. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/2 cup (120 g) of the filling down the center. Add a dollop of salsa and a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
  7. Serve immediately while warm, or wrap tightly in foil to keep warm for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook the eggs; keep them tender and slightly creamy. Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking when rolling. For gluten-free, use gluten-free or corn tortillas. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and milk alternatives. Prepare filling the night before for easy morning assembly.

Nutrition

Keywords: Christmas breakfast, breakfast burritos, holiday brunch, sausage burritos, festive breakfast, easy breakfast recipe

Find it online: https://wigglebite.com/easy-festive-christmas-morning-breakfast-burritos-recipe-for-perfect-holiday-brunch/