Description
Mexican-inspired hearty breakfast burritos with gravy offer a robust morning meal packed with flavor and satisfaction. Savory sausage, scrambled eggs, and rich country gravy nestled in warm tortillas create a comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Dairy:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground breakfast sausage
- 1 cup (120 grams) shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
Eggs & Breakfast Components:
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups (480 grams) cooked tater tots
- 10 fajita-size flour tortillas
Produce, Gravy & Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced onion
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 3/4 cups (650 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, sizzle sausage over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbly pieces. Midway through cooking, incorporate diced onions and jalapeños for enhanced flavor. Extract and reserve 1 cup of this aromatic mixture.
- Dust the remaining sausage blend with flour, stirring continuously for one minute to develop a rich base. Gradually introduce milk, whisking smoothly to create a velvety gravy. Simmer until sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. Melt butter in a separate pan and gently scramble eggs until they’re just shy of fully cooked, maintaining a soft, creamy texture.
- Combine the reserved sausage mixture with crispy tater tots, scrambled eggs, and a generous blend of Pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses in a mixing bowl.
- Warm the oven to 350°F. Distribute filling evenly into tortillas, rolling them compactly. Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cascade sausage gravy over the rolled burritos, sprinkle remaining cheese, and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
- Make Ahead Magic: Prep the sausage mixture, gravy, and filling components a day in advance to streamline morning cooking and reduce stress.
- Spice Level Control: Adjust jalapeno quantity or remove seeds to customize heat intensity for different taste preferences.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap pork sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter, vegetarian-friendly versions without compromising flavor.
- Cheese Creativity: Experiment with different cheese blends like smoked gouda or sharp white cheddar to elevate the burrito’s taste profile and add unexpected depth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 873 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg