Grilled breakfast burritos are loaded with kinds of breakfast goodies. A soft flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, crispy potatoes, peppers and onions... and more cheese. Great for feeding a crowd or freezing for later.
Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with non-stick spray (I use ghee) and add your breakfast links. Cook over medium heat until browned on all sides.
When the sausages have browned, use tongs to transfer to a cutting board and slice into coins. Add them back into the skillet and cook until caramelized and a deep golden brown. Remove, transfer to a paper towel lined plate and set off to the side.
Next, add the diced potato, salt and pepper to the sausage fat in the skillet. Toss and cook over medium to medium-high heat until fork tender and golden brown. Transfer the crispy potatoes to a small dish and set off to the side.
To the same skillet, spray with a little more non-stick spray and add the finely diced red bell pepper, yellow onion and jalapeño (if using). Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir and sauté until softened.
Crack 8 eggs into a mixing bowl. Using a whisk, beat thoroughly. Pour the beaten eggs into the (same) skillet – spray with more non-stick spray if needed- and cook over low to medium-low, scraping the bottom of the pan until the eggs are fluffy and fully cooked.
Warm the tortillas in the microwave so they are soft to work with.
BUILD THE BURRITOS:
On a warm tortilla, start with the scrambled eggs first before topping with cheese, potatoes, peppers and onions, sausage, a little more cheese, avocado, salt and pepper. Of course you can omit any ingredients to personalize these. I give the filling a little press before wrapping.
Wrap the burrito by first folding in the sides and tucking them in as you roll.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients. Spray the tops of the burritos with ghee or olive oil spray. Spray the bottom of your panini press and preheat.
Working in batches, place a few of the b burritos onto the press. Close the lid and grill or “panini” for 5 minutes or until golden grill marks appear.
Cut in half and serve with your favorite condiments.
Notes
FREEZING HOMEMADE BREAKFAST BURRITOS:
Cool completely.
Lay flat on a rimmed baking sheet and flash freeze 25 minutes.
Wrap in parchment.
Store in a gallon-size resealable baggie.
REHEATING HOMEMADE BREAKFAST BURRITOS:
Remove burrito from bag and keep wrapped in parchment paper.
Reheat at 50% until heated through. About 3-1/2 to 4 minutes. Flip the burritos every minute.