Description
A hearty and flavorful high-protein breakfast burrito packed with eggs, sausage, black beans, and cheese, wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a satisfying morning meal to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 0.6 lb ground sausage (Jimmy Dean’s pork sausage preferred)
- 14 eggs
- 2.5 oz cream cheese (room temperature, about 70°F)
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
Vegetables & Legumes
- 1 poblano pepper (finely diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 15 oz black beans
Spices & Seasonings
- 1.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
Other
- 6 tortillas (Mission flour tortillas recommended)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until fully browned and no longer pink. Break up the meat into small crumbles as it cooks for even texture. Once cooked, drain excess fat if necessary and set aside.
- Sauté the Poblano Pepper: In the same skillet, add the finely diced poblano pepper and sauté until softened and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. This will release the pepper’s flavor and soften its texture.
- Scramble the Eggs with Cream Cheese: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the poblano pepper over medium-low heat. Add the room temperature cream cheese in small dollops distributed evenly throughout the eggs. Gently stir and cook until the eggs are softly scrambled and creamy, with the cream cheese melted smoothly into the mixture.
- Add Black Beans and Sausage: Stir in the cooked sausage and black beans into the scrambled eggs mixture, heating through for another 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable to prevent cracking when folding.
- Assemble the Burritos: On each warm tortilla, evenly distribute the egg, sausage, pepper, and bean mixture. Sprinkle each with freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form a burrito.
- Optional – Melt Cheese Further: Return assembled burritos to the skillet or a pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side to melt the cheese fully and toast the tortilla slightly if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the burritos hot. They make a perfect protein-packed breakfast or brunch option.
Notes
- You can substitute the pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Use low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories and fat content.
- Black beans can be replaced with pinto beans if preferred.
- These burritos can be wrapped in foil and frozen for meal prep; reheat in a microwave or oven before serving.
