Open breakfast burrito stuffed with cheesy egg, hash brown and turkey sausage filling.

Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos | Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

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Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos is a make-ahead, crowd-pleasing brunch solution: cheesy, hash-brown and turkey-sausage filling slow-cooked overnight for easy burrito assembly in the morning. Perfect for large gatherings or meal prep.

Prep Time: 20 mins • Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins (low/high variations) • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins • Servings: 12
Yield: 12 burritos

Ingredients

  • 2 lb bulk turkey breakfast sausage (use turkey instead of pork)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 (16 oz) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 12 (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmed, for serving

Directions

  1. Cook sausage & vegetables. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook turkey sausage until lightly browned and crumbly (about 8 minutes). Add onion and bell pepper; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain excess oil. (This step can be done a day ahead.)
  2. Layer in slow cooker. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add sausage-vegetable mixture, thawed hash browns and 2 cups of shredded cheddar to the slow cooker and spread evenly.
  3. Whisk eggs & pour. In a bowl whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
  4. Slow cook. Cook on Low 6–8 hours (or on High 3–4 hours), stirring after the first hour to ensure even cooking. If cooking on High, check often to avoid overcooking.
  5. Serve in tortillas. Once set and no longer jiggly, scoop hot filling into warmed tortillas. Top with remaining cheddar and desired toppings (avocado, salsa, cilantro).

Cook’s Note

  • Speed option: bake in a 9×13 casserole at 350°F for 60–70 minutes until set. Substitute Monterey Jack cheese for a milder flavor. Keeps warm in slow cooker for serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 746 • Fat 51g • Saturated Fat 20g • Cholesterol 264mg • Sodium 1347mg • Carbs 46g • Fiber 3g • Protein 28g • Potassium 585mg

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