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breakfast burrito recipe

Breakfast Burrito 🌯

A hearty, customizable breakfast burrito loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, savory meats, and melty cheese - perfect for a filling breakfast or brunch! Make ahead and freeze for busy mornings.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: breakfast burrito, breakfast burritos, freezer breakfast, meal prep breakfast, sausage and egg burrito, Stovetop
Servings: 6 burritos
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Tanya
Cost: 15$

Equipment

  • 🍳 Large skillet
  • πŸ₯” Second skillet for potatoes
  • πŸ”ͺ Sharp knife
  • πŸ₯„ Measuring cups/spoons
  • πŸ₯£ Mixing bowls
  • 🧊 Aluminum foil (if freezing)

Ingredients

  • For the Filling:
  • 12 πŸ₯š large eggs
  • 2 πŸ₯” large russet potatoes diced small
  • 8 slices πŸ₯“ bacon chopped
  • Β½ lb 🌭 breakfast sausage
  • 1 πŸ§… medium onion diced
  • 1 πŸ«‘ bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves πŸ§„ garlic minced
  • 2 cups πŸ§€ shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 🌯 6 large 12-inch flour tortillas
  • Seasonings:
  • πŸ§‚ Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp 🌢️ chili powder
  • 1 tsp πŸ§‚ paprika
  • 1 tsp 🌿 dried oregano
  • Optional Toppings:
  • πŸ₯‘ Avocado or guacamole
  • 🫘 Black beans
  • πŸ… Pico de gallo
  • 🌿 Fresh cilantro
  • πŸ₯› Sour cream
  • 🌢️ Hot sauce

Instructions

  • Cook diced potatoes in skillet until crispy (15-20 mins)
  • Cook bacon until crispy, remove and drain
  • Cook sausage in same pan, crumble
  • SautΓ© onions, peppers, garlic
  • Scramble eggs with seasonings
  • Warm tortillas until pliable
  • Layer ingredients in tortillas
  • Roll into burritos
  • Optional: Toast in clean skillet

Notes

Recipe Notes: 🌟 Dice potatoes small for faster cooking 🌟 Don't overcook eggs - keep them slightly wet 🌟 Warm tortillas for easier rolling 🌟 Layer ingredients in center for best rolling Storage Tips: ❄️ Refrigerate: 3-4 days βœ… Freeze: Up to 3 months πŸ”₯ Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes or oven 15-20 mins
Pro Tips:
πŸ”‘ Cook potatoes first - they take longest
πŸ”‘ Use room temp eggs for better scrambling
πŸ”‘ Don't overfill tortillas
πŸ”‘ Roll tightly for neat burritos
Variations:
πŸ₯¬ Vegetarian: Skip meats, add more veggies
🌢️ Spicy: Add jalapeños and hot sauce
πŸ§€ Different cheese options
πŸ₯” Sweet potato instead of regular
Common Questions:
❓ Too wet? Let ingredients cool before rolling
❓ Freezing? Wrap in foil, then freezer bag
❓ Best tortillas? Large burrito-size flour
❓ Make ahead? Prep ingredients separately
Perfect For:
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Busy mornings
🎯 Meal prep
πŸ‘₯ Feeding a crowd
🏒 Office breakfast
Serving Suggestions:
πŸ₯€ Fresh orange juice
β˜• Hot coffee
πŸ₯— Fresh fruit salad
πŸ₯‘ Sliced avocado

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 390mg | Sodium: 890mg | Fiber: 3g
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