Description
Irish-inspired sausage, egg breakfast roll-ups deliver a hearty morning meal that blends classic breakfast ingredients in a convenient handheld format. Crispy sausage and fluffy scrambled eggs wrapped in warm tortillas provide you a satisfying start to any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sausage links (½ lb ground breakfast sausage)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)
- 4 large flour tortillas (8–10 inches)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) milk
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers or onions
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Sausage Preparation: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium flame, strategically cooking sausage links or ground meat until achieving a golden-brown exterior and complete internal doneness. For links, rotate periodically; for ground sausage, crumble and stir consistently to ensure uniform cooking.
- Draining Process: Transfer cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon, allowing excess grease to drain while maintaining the meat’s appetizing texture and warmth.
- Egg Handling: Whisk eggs thoroughly in a mixing bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper, then pour into a preheated skillet lightly coated with cooking spray. Gently scramble eggs, creating soft, fluffy curds that will complement the sausage.
- Tortilla Preparation: Warm tortillas briefly in a separate skillet or microwave to enhance flexibility, ensuring they’ll wrap smoothly without cracking during assembly.
- Assembly Technique: Layer each tortilla with carefully arranged scrambled eggs, positioning cooked sausage strategically. Sprinkle cheese across the surface for added richness, then carefully roll each tortilla into a compact, neat package.
- Final Touches: Optional grilling or quick skillet sear can create a crispy exterior, sealing the roll-ups and providing a delightful textural contrast. Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and flavors are at their peak.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Drain excess grease completely to prevent soggy roll-ups and maintain a crisp, appetizing texture.
- Cook Sausage Thoroughly: Ensure sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F to guarantee food safety and eliminate any risk of bacterial contamination.
- Control Heat Consistently: Maintain medium heat during cooking to achieve even browning without burning the sausage or causing uneven cooking.
- Crumble Technique Matters: Break ground sausage into small, uniform pieces for consistent cooking and balanced flavor distribution in each bite of the roll-up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg