MacDonald’s is well known for its mouth-watering breakfast menu, but what isn’t always as appetizing is the expense of feeding hungry mouths on takeout. That’s where my Copycat McDonald’s Sausage Burrito comes in! This copycat recipe consists of a soft tortilla filled with fluffy scrambled egg, crumbled breakfast sausage, green chilies, onion, and gooey cheese.

 

If you’re a fan of McDonald’s breakfast burritos, then you’ll know that there have been times when it’s been pulled from the menu. That just won’t do! Why take this risk when you can easily make this delicious breakfast burrito in the comfort of your kitchen?!

And while you’re at it, try my Mcdonald’s Breakfast Sauce, Mcdonald’s Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel, or my McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin – you can thank me later!

Why you will love this easy McDonald’s breakfast burrito

Quick and Easy: This copycat McDonald’s sausage burrito can be made and served in under 15 minutes with minimal ingredients you likely already have in your pantry!

Budget-friendly: Making your own McDonalds breakfast burrito will save you a lot of money, especially when feeding a hungry family or catering to more people.

Takeout flavors: This copycat recipe tastes like the real deal, made in the comfort of your kitchen.

Versatile: Easily customize the filling of this McDonald’s sausage burrito by adding your favorite ingredients or making simple ingredient swaps.

Ingredients needed

• Eggs – 8 eggs, whisked.
• Half and half – Adding half and half to the egg mixture creates a fluffy scrambled egg. You can also achieve this using milk, heavy cream, or water.
• Salt and ground black pepper
• Sausage – I’ve used breakfast pork sausage. Chorizo, turkey, or chicken sausage can also be used.
• Green chilies – These are milder than other varieties of chilies, but you can leave them out completely if you don’t want any spicy heat. Chopped jalapeños are a delicious addition for an extra kick of heat.
• Onion – While the onion could be left out, it does add great flavor. Dice the onion into small pieces to avoid large chunks in your burrito. You can use yellow onion, sweet onion, or red onion.
• Tomatoes – Diced tomatoes add delicious flavor and color.
• American cheese – This is a mild-flavored processed cheese that melts easily. Going to the deli counter for better-quality American cheese is worth the effort! Pepper Jack cheese is a good substitute.
• Flour tortillas – A soft tortilla (8-inch taco-size) is perfect for this copycat recipe. A corn tortilla can be used to cater to gluten-free sensitivities, although it tends to be drier than flour tortillas. Spinach tortillas or whole wheat can also be used.

How to make McDonald’s sausage burritos

Step one: Cook and crumble the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove any excess grease. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the green chilies and diced tomatoes. Cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step two: Whisk the eggs, half and half, and salt and pepper in a bowl.

Step three: Pour the beaten eggs into the same skillet as the sausage. Cook until they are fluffy and moist.

Step four: Assemble a burrito by placing halved cheese slices in the center of a soft tortilla, followed by fluffy scrambled egg and sausage mixture. Fold it into a burrito and serve.

Recipe tips

• Warm the tortilla in the microwave for 10 seconds or in a warm and clean skillet for easy rolling when assembling your McDonald’s sausage burrito. You can also wrap the assembled burrito in parchment paper and microwave it for 10-15 seconds.
• Don’t overcook the eggs, as they can become dry and rubbery.
• Cook the eggs and sausage the day before assembling the McDonalds breakfast burrito and store these ingredients in separate airtight containers in the fridge. This will reduce the recipe time even more!
• Crumble the sausage well so that you’re left with tiny bits.
• To reduce clean-up, cook the fluffy scrambled egg over the sausage and onions. Draining the excess grease from the cooked sausage is a good idea.
• Flip your leftover stored burritos halfway through the reheating time to ensure an even reheating on both sides.

How to store

Store: This McDonald’s breakfast burrito should be wrapped in foil and placed in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat your leftover burrito in the microwave for 60-90 seconds on high.

Freeze: You can freeze this breakfast burrito for 2-3 months. Wrap it in foil and transfer it to an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Thaw the frozen burrito in the fridge overnight and reheat it in the oven wrapped in foil at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes or in a microwave.

When reheating a frozen burrito, wrap it with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out.

What to serve with breakfast burritos

Enjoy your breakfast burrito with sliced avocado, hot sauce, Mcdonald’s Breakfast Sauce, Pico de Gallo, refried beans, crispy hash browns, fresh fruit, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Let me know if you try this delicious breakfast recipe.

More copycat recipes

• Taco Bell creamy jalapeno sauce
• Taco Bell chicken quesadilla
• Popeyes red beans and rice
• Wingstop ranch