Kickstart your day with “Hearty Start: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups.” These delicious roll-ups are perfect for a quick, satisfying breakfast on the go. Packed with savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla, they’re sure to become a morning favorite for the whole family.
Why You’ll Love Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups:
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- Quick and Easy: Perfect for busy mornings, ready in under 30 minutes.
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- Portable: Great for breakfast on the go or packed in a lunchbox.
- Hearty and Satisfying: A balanced meal with protein, carbs, and dairy.
- Customizable: Easily adjust ingredients to suit your taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients Notes For Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups:
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- Sausage: Breakfast sausage links, patties, or crumbled sausage.
- Eggs: Lightly beaten for scrambled eggs.
- Cheese: Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite cheese.
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- Tortillas: Flour tortillas, burrito-sized for easy rolling.
- Milk: Optional, to make the eggs extra fluffy.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- Butter or Oil: For cooking the eggs and sausage.
- Optional Add-Ins: Diced onions, bell peppers, spinach, or salsa for extra flavor.
Recipe Steps:
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- Cook the Sausage:
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- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
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- Scramble the Eggs:
- In a bowl, beat 6 large eggs with a splash of milk (if using) and a pinch of salt and pepper. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter or heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are just set but still soft. Remove from heat.
- Cook the Sausage:
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- Warm the Tortillas:
- Warm 6 large flour tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Roll-Ups:
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- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle a portion of the cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese down the center of the tortilla. Add any optional add-ins if desired.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling.
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- Optional: Heat the Roll-Ups:
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- For extra warmth and melted cheese, place the assembled roll-ups back in the skillet seam side down. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.
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- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper for a portable breakfast option.
- Warm the Tortillas:
Storage Options:
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet before serving.
- Freeze: Wrap the assembled, uncooked roll-ups tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
How to Make Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Cook the Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
Scramble the Eggs:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are just set but still slightly runny. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch each triangle to make them slightly larger.
Assemble the Roll-Ups:
- Place a small amount of cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle.
- Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end, and tuck in the sides to seal the filling inside.
- Place the roll-ups on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
Bake:
- Brush the tops of the roll-ups with melted butter, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the roll-ups are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm.