Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups – Quick, Savory & Delicious
Start your day with these hearty Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups! Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, these portable breakfast rolls are packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Easy to make ahead and perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, they’re a family favorite that combines convenience with irresistible flavor.
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Baking sheet (if using dough/pastry)
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl & whisk
- Knife + cutting board
- Spatula or tongs
Ingredients
Sausage:
- 8 oz (225 g) breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or plant-based)
Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Cheese:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack
Dough/Tortilla:
- 4–6 large flour tortillas, crescent roll dough, or puff pastry sheets
Optional Add-ins:
- Spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños, chives
- Hot sauce, salsa, or ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Cook sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Scramble eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper, cook gently until just set. Remove from heat.
- Prepare dough/tortilla: Roll out crescent or puff pastry slightly, or lay tortillas flat.
- Assemble roll-ups: Layer sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, and optional add-ins along the center. Roll tightly, sealing edges if needed.
Bake or cook:
- Dough/pastry: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Tortilla: Cook in skillet over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until cheese melts and tortilla is slightly crisp.
- Serve: Warm, optionally with salsa, hot sauce, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Meat alternatives: Bacon, ham, turkey, or plant-based sausage.
- Cheese variations: Cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, pepper jack, or gouda.
- Vegetables: Spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions can be added for nutrition.
- Make-ahead: Assemble roll-ups in advance, refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or freeze individually for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Bake in oven or heat in skillet to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving dough if possible.
- Low-carb option: Use lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas.