Breakfast Burritos

These Breakfast Burritos are the perfect way to kickstart your morning. Packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon or sausage, melty cheese, and your favorite veggies, they’re flavorful, portable, and easy to customize. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or feeding a hungry crowd, these burritos are a satisfying breakfast option.

Breakfast burritos became a tradition in our home after a busy morning when I needed something quick yet filling for my family. My husband loved the combination of flavors, and my daughter enjoyed creating her own with her favorite ingredients. Now, they’re a weekend staple, and meal prep savior for busy mornings.

Why You’ll Love Breakfast Burritos

•Easy to Make: Ready in under 30 minutes.

•Customizable: Add your favorite fillings to suit your taste.

•Perfect for Meal Prep: Make ahead, freeze, and reheat on busy mornings.

•Kid-Friendly: A hit with picky eaters and adults alike.

Ingredients Notes For Breakfast Burritos

•Tortillas: Large flour tortillas are ideal for easy rolling.

•Eggs: Scrambled eggs are the base of these burritos.

•Protein: Bacon, sausage, ham, or a vegetarian option like black beans.

•Cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite melting cheese.

•Veggies: Bell peppers, onions, spinach, or avocado for added nutrition.

•Optional Add-Ins: Salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream for extra flavor.

Recipe Steps

1.Cook Protein: In a skillet, cook bacon or sausage until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. For a vegetarian option, heat black beans or sauté plant-based sausage.

2.Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté diced bell peppers and onions until tender. Set aside.

3.Scramble Eggs: Whisk eggs with a splash of milk, salt, and pepper. Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring gently until just set.

4.Assemble Burritos: Lay a tortilla flat and layer scrambled eggs, cooked protein, veggies, shredded cheese, and any desired add-ins like salsa or avocado.

5.Roll Burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from one end to the other.

6.Heat and Serve: For a crispy exterior, heat the burritos in a skillet or grill pan for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for on-the-go.

Storage Options

•Refrigerator: Wrap burritos in foil or plastic wrap and store for up to 3 days.

•Freezer: Wrap in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Variations & Substitutions

•Use turkey sausage or chicken bacon for a lighter option.

•Add hash browns or roasted potatoes for extra heartiness.

•Swap tortillas with low-carb or gluten-free options to suit your dietary needs.

Breakfast Burritos

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Course: Breakfast

Kitchen: Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 4 large flour tortillas
• ▢ 6 large eggs
• ▢ 1/4 cup milk
• ▢ Salt and black pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage diced bacon, or diced ham
• ▢ 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• ▢ 1/2 cup diced tomatoes optional
• ▢ 1/2 cup diced bell peppers optional
• ▢ 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional
• ▢ 1/4 cup sour cream optional
• ▢ Salsa or hot sauce for serving

Instructions

• Prepare the Filling:
• Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, bacon, or ham until browned and heated through. Remove and set aside.
• Sauté Vegetables (Optional): In the same skillet, sauté the diced bell peppers and tomatoes for 3-4 minutes until softened. Set aside.
• Cook the Eggs:
• Whisk the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
• Scramble the Eggs: Heat the butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are scrambled and just set. Remove from heat.
• Assemble the Burritos:
• Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or on a dry skillet until pliable.
• Layer the Ingredients: On each tortilla, layer scrambled eggs, cooked meat, sautéed vegetables, shredded cheese, and any additional toppings such as green onions, sour cream, or salsa.
• Wrap the Burritos:
• Fold and Roll: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top, enclosing the filling.
• Heat (Optional):
• Grill the Burritos: For a crispy finish, heat the burritos in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.