Description

These Red Pepper + Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage Breakfast Burritos are the perfect protein-packed breakfast to heat up and enjoy on the go or freeze to reheat in a pinch!

Ingredients

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1 lb. Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage

6 Large Eggs

1 c Egg Whites

1/2 c Cottage Cheese

1/4 c Water

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Onion Powder

1/2 Large Reb Bell Pepper (diced)

8–10 Large Flour Tortillas

3/4 c Shredded Cheese

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Instructions

Cook the Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage in a pan over the stove with olive oil until cooked all the way through; set aside
Preheat the oven to 350 F
Add eggs, cottage cheese, water, and seasonings to a blender and blend to combine
Lightly coat a cookie sheet with avocado oil/non-stick oil and pour the egg mixture onto it
Evenly spread the diced bell pepper and cooked chicken sausage over the egg (mix it carefully in if you have to)
Carefully place the egg mixture into the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until cooked all the way through (*note some ovens and higher altitudes may require a longer cook time)
Remove and allow to cool before cutting 8-10 even rectangles (make one large cut down the middle then evenly measure out 4-5 rectangles across (depending on how much egg you want in your burritos)
Fold your burritos: Add one egg rectangle to a large flour tortilla, top with cheese, then add another egg rectangle on top of that. NOTE – if you would like less egg, only do one layer – this will double the number of breakfast burritos you get from 5 to 10). fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll the burrito up carefully to tightly seal in the eggs and cheese. Wrap tightly in parchment paper and then tin foil
Store the burritos in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for 6-12 months (if freezing, place the burritos in a plastic bag)

Notes

Reheat Instructions: Reheat on a pan with olive oil or butter for a toasted outside, or in the microwave for about 1.5-2 minutes (REMOVE FOIL BEFORE MICROWAVING)

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage: I like to use the Sweet Italian Chicken Sausages from Trader Joe’s – I just remove the casing using a paring knife