Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups – Easy, Cheesy & Totally Crave-Worthy!

🎉 Introduction

When breakfast meets convenience and flavor, the result is these Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups — a simple yet satisfying way to fuel your morning. Whether you’re on the go, meal-prepping for the week, or just want something the whole family will devour, these roll-ups bring all your favorite breakfast ingredients together: juicy sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.

Forget greasy fast food or sugary pastries — these homemade roll-ups are wholesome, customizable, and incredibly easy to make. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly, making them the ideal grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings.

🧰 Equipment Needed

You’ll only need the basics to whip up these breakfast roll-ups:

• Large skillet or non-stick frying pan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or fork
• Spatula
• Cooking spray
• Knife and cutting board
• Optional: Parchment paper and foil (for freezing)

🌟 Meal prep tip: Double the batch and store extras in the freezer for stress-free mornings!

🛒 Ingredients

🥓 Meat

• 8 breakfast sausage links (fully cooked or raw)

🍳 Produce & Dairy

• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for scramble texture)

🌯 Bread

• 8 flour tortillas (8-inch, burrito-style)

🧂 Spices

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

🧴 Oils & Cooking

• Cooking spray, for greasing pan

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add breakfast sausage links and cook until browned and fully cooked (about 7–8 minutes), turning occasionally.
3. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Slice if preferred.

🔁 Use precooked sausage to save time — just heat until warmed through.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
   • Eggs
   • Milk
   • Salt & pepper
2. Spray skillet with cooking spray and melt butter over medium-low heat.
3. Pour in egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until just set and fluffy.

🍳 Low and slow gives you the best creamy scrambled eggs.

Step 3: Assemble the Roll-Ups

1. Lay out tortillas on a clean surface.
2. To each tortilla, add:
   • A spoonful of scrambled eggs
   • 1 sausage link
   • Sprinkle of cheddar cheese
3. Roll tightly like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go.

Step 4: Toast or Freeze

Option A – Serve Fresh

1. Wipe skillet clean and heat over medium.
2. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Place roll-ups seam-side down and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

Option B – Freeze for Later

1. Wrap each roll-up in parchment paper and foil.
2. Store in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Yield: 8 roll-ups
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, school mornings, or road trips!

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator

• Store cooked roll-ups in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer

• Wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat Instructions

• Microwave: 60–90 seconds from chilled or 2–3 minutes from frozen.
• Oven/Toaster Oven: Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes (frozen: 18–20 min).
• Air Fryer: 375°F for 7–8 minutes (frozen: 10–12 min).

🔄 Reheat with foil on for a soft wrap, or unwrapped for a crispier texture.

🥄 Variations

Switch it up based on what you have or your cravings!

• 🥑 Add Veggies – Try sautéed spinach, onions, or bell peppers.
• 🧀 Mix Cheeses – Swap cheddar for pepper jack, mozzarella, or a 3-cheese blend.
• 🌶️ Spicy Southwest – Add diced jalapeños and taco-seasoned eggs.
• 🥩 Meat Lovers – Mix in cooked bacon or ham with the sausage.
• 🌱 Vegetarian – Omit sausage and add black beans, avocado, or mushrooms.
• 🍓 Sweet & Savory – Add a tiny drizzle of maple syrup for a breakfast-sausage classic.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use pre-cooked sausage?
Yes — it saves time. Just heat and go!

2. What kind of tortillas work best?
Use soft 8-inch flour tortillas. Whole wheat or low-carb tortillas also work great.

3. Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes — use non-dairy milk and a dairy-free cheese alternative.

4. Can I use bacon instead of sausage?
Absolutely. Crispy bacon or turkey bacon both work beautifully.

5. Do the eggs get rubbery after reheating?
Not if cooked gently and reheated properly. Low and slow is key.

6. Can I bake these instead of pan-toasting?
Yes — bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.

7. Are these good for kids?
Yes! They’re great for little hands and can be customized to suit picky eaters.

8. Can I prep these the night before?
Totally. Assemble, refrigerate, and cook or reheat in the morning.

9. Can I add hash browns inside?
Yes — just cook them first and add to the filling for extra heartiness.

10. Are they high in protein?
Yes — thanks to the eggs, sausage, and cheese, each roll-up packs a protein punch.

🏁 Conclusion

Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups are your new go-to for fast, filling, and fabulous breakfasts. With hearty protein, melted cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs all wrapped up and ready to go, these roll-ups are guaranteed to keep you energized and satisfied all morning long.

Whether you’re feeding your family, planning a brunch, or stocking your freezer for busy weekdays, this simple breakfast recipe is a true game-changer. Plus, with endless variations, you’ll never get bored!

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Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups – Easy, Cheesy & Totally Crave-Worthy!

When breakfast meets convenience and flavor, the result is these Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups — a simple yet satisfying way to fuel your morning. Whether you’re on the go, meal-prepping for the week, or just want something the whole family will devour, these roll-ups bring all your favorite breakfast ingredients together: juicy sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Forget greasy fast food or sugary pastries — these homemade roll-ups are wholesome, customizable, and incredibly easy to make. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly, making them the ideal grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 8 roll-ups

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥓 Meat

• 8 breakfast sausage links fully cooked or raw

🍳 Produce & Dairy

• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp butter optional, for scramble texture

🌯 Bread

• 8 flour tortillas 8-inch, burrito-style

🧂 Spices

• Salt and black pepper to taste

🧴 Oils & Cooking

• Cooking spray for greasing pan

Equipment

• You’ll only need the basics to whip up these breakfast roll-ups:
• Large skillet or non-stick frying pan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or fork
• Spatula
• Cooking spray
• Knife and cutting board
• Optional: Parchment paper and foil (for freezing)
• 🌟 Meal prep tip: Double the batch and store extras in the freezer for stress-free mornings!

Method

 

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add breakfast sausage links and cook until browned and fully cooked (about 7–8 minutes), turning occasionally.
3. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Slice if preferred.

🔁 Use precooked sausage to save time — just heat until warmed through.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
2. Eggs
3. Milk
4. Salt & pepper
5. Spray skillet with cooking spray and melt butter over medium-low heat.
6. Pour in egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until just set and fluffy.

🍳 Low and slow gives you the best creamy scrambled eggs.

Step 3: Assemble the Roll-Ups

1. Lay out tortillas on a clean surface.
2. To each tortilla, add:
3. A spoonful of scrambled eggs
4. 1 sausage link
5. Sprinkle of cheddar cheese
6. Roll tightly like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go.

Step 4: Toast or Freeze

Option A – Serve Fresh

1. Wipe skillet clean and heat over medium.
2. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Place roll-ups seam-side down and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

Option B – Freeze for Later

1. Wrap each roll-up in parchment paper and foil.
2. Store in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator
Store cooked roll-ups in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer
Wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat Instructions
Microwave: 60–90 seconds from chilled or 2–3 minutes from frozen.

Oven/Toaster Oven: Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes (frozen: 18–20 min).

Air Fryer: 375°F for 7–8 minutes (frozen: 10–12 min).

🔄 Reheat with foil on for a soft wrap, or unwrapped for a crispier texture.

🥄 Variations

Switch it up based on what you have or your cravings!

🥑 Add Veggies – Try sautéed spinach, onions, or bell peppers.

🧀 Mix Cheeses – Swap cheddar for pepper jack, mozzarella, or a 3-cheese blend.

🌶️ Spicy Southwest – Add diced jalapeños and taco-seasoned eggs.

🥩 Meat Lovers – Mix in cooked bacon or ham with the sausage.

🌱 Vegetarian – Omit sausage and add black beans, avocado, or mushrooms.

🍓 Sweet & Savory – Add a tiny drizzle of maple syrup for a breakfast-sausage classic.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use pre-cooked sausage?
Yes — it saves time. Just heat and go!

2. What kind of tortillas work best?
Use soft 8-inch flour tortillas. Whole wheat or low-carb tortillas also work great.

3. Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes — use non-dairy milk and a dairy-free cheese alternative.

4. Can I use bacon instead of sausage?
Absolutely. Crispy bacon or turkey bacon both work beautifully.

5. Do the eggs get rubbery after reheating?
Not if cooked gently and reheated properly. Low and slow is key.

6. Can I bake these instead of pan-toasting?
Yes — bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.

7. Are these good for kids?
Yes! They’re great for little hands and can be customized to suit picky eaters.

8. Can I prep these the night before?
Totally. Assemble, refrigerate, and cook or reheat in the morning.

9. Can I add hash browns inside?
Yes — just cook them first and add to the filling for extra heartiness.

10. Are they high in protein?
Yes — thanks to the eggs, sausage, and cheese, each roll-up packs a protein punch.

🏁 Conclusion

Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups are your new go-to for fast, filling, and fabulous breakfasts. With hearty protein, melted cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs all wrapped up and ready to go, these roll-ups are guaranteed to keep you energized and satisfied all morning long.

Whether you’re feeding your family, planning a brunch, or stocking your freezer for busy weekdays, this simple breakfast recipe is a true game-changer. Plus, with endless variations, you’ll never get bored!