Description
Sheet pan breakfast burritos merge hearty Mexican flavors with convenient morning preparation. Quick assembly and minimal cleanup make this breakfast a delightful start for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 10 flour tortillas
- 12 eggs
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground sausage
- 4 cups (454 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
White Gravy Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 4 tablespoons (32 grams) flour
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 red pepper, diced small
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced small
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F, creating a ready cooking environment.
- Craft the white gravy by whisking butter and flour into a smooth roux, gradually incorporating milk until the sauce reaches a velvety consistency. Season with salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet until fully browned, draining excess fat. In a separate pan, whisk and scramble the eggs until they are soft and fluffy.
- Prepare the sheet pan by generously brushing with melted butter. Strategically arrange 6 tortillas around the pan’s edges and 2 in the center, pressing them firmly into the corners to create a complete base.
- Systematically layer the components: spread white gravy as the first layer, followed by crumbled sausage, scrambled eggs, diced peppers, chopped onions, and a generous sprinkle of cheese.
- Cover the filling with remaining tortillas, carefully folding the overhanging edges toward the center to seal the burrito layers.
- Brush the top surface with melted butter for a golden finish. Place a second sheet pan on top to compress the layers.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the top pan and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until the surface turns a rich, appetizing brown.
Notes
- Gravy Mastery: Make a silky smooth white gravy by whisking constantly to prevent lumps and achieving a velvety texture.
- Sausage Selection: Choose high-quality breakfast sausage and drain excess fat thoroughly to keep the burrito layers crisp and not soggy.
- Egg Technique: Scramble eggs just until barely set, as they’ll continue cooking in the oven, preventing dry, rubbery texture.
- Tortilla Hack: Use room temperature tortillas for easier folding and better adherence to the sheet pan, creating a more uniform base.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 844 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 249 mg