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McDonald’s Breakfast Burritos Copycat

Copycat McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito

This copycat McDonald’s breakfast burrito delivers fluffy scrambled eggs, savory mild pork sausage, melty American cheese, and zesty green chiles wrapped in a soft 6-inch flour tortilla. It’s a quick, satisfying breakfast or brunch option that tastes just like the fast-food classic—but fresher and fully customizable.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • ½ lb mild pork breakfast sausage
  • 2 tablespoons diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon canned diced mild green chiles drained
  • 4 slices American cheese deli-sliced preferred
  • 4 6-inch flour tortillas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: salsa sour cream, or hot sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the sausage: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the pork sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until the sausage is fully cooked and onions are translucent. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add chiles: Stir in the green chiles and cook for 1 more minute to warm through.
  3. Scramble the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet with the sausage mixture. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Gently scramble with a rubber spatula until the eggs are just set but still moist. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm tortillas: Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds until pliable.
  5. Assemble burritos: Place one slice of American cheese (torn in half if needed) in the center of each tortilla. Spoon ¼ of the egg-sausage mixture over the cheese.
  6. Roll: Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, tuck in both sides, and roll tightly into a cylinder, leaving the top slightly open.
  7. Serve: Enjoy immediately with salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce on the side. For meal prep, wrap cooled burritos in foil or parchment and freeze. Reheat in microwave or skillet before serving.

Notes

  • Cheese tip: Deli-sliced American cheese melts more evenly than pre-packaged singles.
  • Make-ahead: Freeze assembled burritos for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 50% microwave power for 2–3 minutes.
  • Vegetarian option: Substitute sausage with crumbled tofu or plant-based breakfast sausage.
  • Low-carb: Use Mission Carb Balance or corn tortillas to reduce net carbs.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.