✔ Updated · sausage to 160°F, freezer + reheating guide
This copycat McDonald's breakfast burrito is the sausage, egg and green chile one from the drive-thru, made ten at a time in one skillet. Max can eat two before I've finished my first cup of coffee.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Cook the sausage to 160°F, then scramble the eggs softly on medium-low so they stay tender when you reheat the burritos later.
Why You'll Love These Burritos
- One skillet, ten burritos and about 25 minutes from start to finish.
- Freezer-friendly, so a hot breakfast is 2 minutes away on busy mornings.
- Mild and cheesy, with just enough green chile to keep things interesting.
What's in a McDonald's Breakfast Burrito?
The drive-thru Sausage Burrito is a small flour tortilla wrapped around scrambled eggs, crumbled pork sausage, tomato, mild green chiles, onion and melty American cheese, with picante sauce on the side. It's mild, cheesy and just the right size.
I grab one from the McDonald's down the road now and then, but a batch of these in the freezer is cheaper and I can pack in a little more filling. If you like the Burger King take too, try our Burger King Egg-Normous Burrito.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Drain the sausage well. Leaving too much fat in the pan makes greasy, soggy burritos. I keep just a tablespoon to scramble the eggs in.
- Undercook the eggs slightly. Pull them when they're just set with no runny egg. They keep cooking in the hot filling and again when you reheat, so soft now means tender later.
- Warm the tortillas. Cold tortillas crack when you roll. Twenty seconds in the microwave under a damp paper towel makes them soft and stretchy.
- Don't overfill. About 1/3 cup of filling per small tortilla is the sweet spot. Any more and they burst on the second roll, ask me how I know.
- Cool before freezing. Let the burritos cool for 15 minutes so steam doesn't turn into ice crystals, then wrap each one tightly.
- Make it your way. Swap in diced ham or turkey sausage, add a pinch of cumin, or tuck in some sliced avocado or guacamole right before eating.
McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito (Copycat)
10
burritos10
minutes15
minutes330
kcal25
minutesA copycat-style McDonald’s sausage breakfast burrito: crumbled breakfast sausage, soft scrambled eggs, onion, tomato and mild green chiles, rolled in a warm flour tortilla with half a slice of American cheese. Makes 10 and freezes well.
Ingredients
- Filling
1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage
1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely diced (1/2 cup)
4 ounces can diced mild green chiles, drained
8 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
to taste salt and black pepper
- To Assemble
10 small flour tortillas (6 to 8 inch)
5 slices American cheese slices, halved
optional picante sauce or mild salsa, for serving
Directions
- Cook the Filling
- Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the sausage into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned with no pink left and 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Spoon off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat.
- Stir in the tomato and drained green chiles and cook for 2 minutes, until any liquid has cooked off.
- Whisk the eggs with the milk, a pinch of salt and some pepper. Lower the heat to medium-low, pour the eggs into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, folding gently, until softly set with no runny egg left. Take the pan off the heat.
- Roll the Burritos
- Warm the tortillas for 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave under a damp paper towel so they are soft and pliable. Lay half a slice of cheese in the center of each one and top with about 1/3 cup of the filling.
- Fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, fold in both sides, then roll it up tightly. Serve right away with picante sauce, or wrap and refrigerate or freeze.
Notes
- To make the tortillas more flexible, heat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. This will make them soft and easier to work with.
- You can substitute the sour cream with a homemade taco sauce which can also be pre-made and stored in your refrigerator.
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Make-Ahead, Freezing and Reheating
- Fridge: wrap cooled burritos individually and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: wrap each in plastic wrap or foil, then put them in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Microwave: remove any foil, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat about 2 minutes from frozen (45 to 60 seconds from the fridge), turning halfway.
- Oven or air fryer: from frozen, bake wrapped in foil at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or air fry unwrapped at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes from the fridge.
- Safe temperature: reheat until 165°F (74°C) in the center, and keep wrapped burritos out of the fridge no longer than 2 hours.
More McDonald's Breakfast Copycats
Make it a full drive-thru breakfast at home with our McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffin, crispy McDonald's hash browns and fluffy McDonald's pancakes, or browse all our McDonald's copycat recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a McDonald's breakfast burrito?
The McDonald's Sausage Burrito is a small flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, pork sausage, tomatoes, green chiles and onions, with American cheese. This copycat uses the same combination, with breakfast sausage cooked to 160°F and softly scrambled eggs.
How many calories are in a McDonald's breakfast burrito?
McDonald's lists its Sausage Burrito at about 310 calories in the US. This homemade version comes to about 330 calories per burrito, depending on your sausage and tortilla size. Using turkey sausage or skipping the cheese brings it down.
Are McDonald's breakfast burritos premade?
This recipe can be. Make a batch, cool the burritos for 15 minutes, wrap each one in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. That way you have your own grab-and-go breakfast ready whenever you need it.
How do you reheat frozen breakfast burritos?
Unwrap the burrito, wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute, flip, then heat in 30-second bursts until it is 165°F in the center, about 2 minutes total. For a crisp outside, finish it in a dry skillet or bake it at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes from frozen.
What sauce goes with a breakfast burrito?
McDonald's serves its burrito with picante sauce, a mild tomato-based salsa. Any mild salsa, salsa verde, hot sauce or a little sour cream works too. A spoonful of guacamole is lovely if you like it richer.
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