Cajun Breakfast Burrito

Name: Cajun Breakfast Burrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 oz andouille sausage, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 flour tortillas, warmed

A hearty morning burrito packed with smoky andouille sausage, crisp peppers, Cajun-spiced scrambled eggs, and melted cheese.

30 minEasyServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz andouille sausage, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
6 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

1

Sauté 8 oz diced andouille sausage, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced yellow onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and vegetables are tender.
2

Sprinkle 1 tsp Cajun seasoning over the sausage mixture and stir well.
3

Pour 6 beaten large eggs into the skillet and scramble gently until completely set, about 3 minutes.
4

Divide the scramble onto 4 warmed flour tortillas, top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and roll tightly into burritos.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Breakfast Burrito dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Cajun Breakfast Burrito gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 flour tortillas, warmed. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cajun Breakfast Burrito keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cajun Breakfast Burrito?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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