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Easy Make-Ahead Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burritos

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A quick and simple recipe for fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in warm tortillas, perfect for busy mornings and make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salsa or hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. Let it melt and coat the pan evenly, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Let sit undisturbed for 30 seconds until edges begin to set. Gently push eggs from edges toward center with a spatula every 20 seconds for 4-5 minutes until softly set but moist. Remove from heat.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the warm eggs and fold gently to melt the cheese evenly.
  5. Warm each flour tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds until soft and pliable.
  6. Lay a warm tortilla flat, spoon about 1/6 of the egg and cheese mixture onto the center. Fold sides over filling and roll tightly from bottom up to form a burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. For make-ahead, wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment paper. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  8. To reheat refrigerated burritos, unwrap and microwave for 60-90 seconds until hot. For frozen, microwave 2-3 minutes flipping halfway or bake wrapped in foil at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.

Notes

Cook eggs on medium-low heat to keep them soft and fluffy. Avoid over-stirring to create soft curds. Add cheese off the heat to melt perfectly. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Burritos can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in microwave or oven wrapped in foil.

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