Breakfast Burritos: The Best Morning of Your Week

A great breakfast burrito is a hug you can eat. Eggs, meat, potatoes, cheese, and your favorite sauces all wrapped in a warm, slightly crispy tortilla.

This recipe is designed for meal prep. Spend an hour on Sunday. Eat like a champion all week. Your future self will weep with joy.

Ingredients

Makes 8 burritos.

  • 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size, 10-inch)
  • 10 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups frozen hash browns (or diced cooked potatoes)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Optional: salsa, sour cream, avocado, hot sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Fillings

  1. Cook sausage (or bacon) in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, cook hash browns until golden and crispy.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Pour into a greased skillet over medium heat. Scramble until just set (slightly undercooked is fine—they’ll finish later).

Step 3: Assemble the Burritos

  1. Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds (makes them pliable).
  2. Layer: eggs, sausage, potatoes, cheese, and any sauces in the center.
  3. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom up.

Step 4: Toast (Optional but Elite)

  1. Place burritos seam-side down on a hot, dry skillet for 30 seconds per side to seal and crisp.

Step 5: Eat or Freeze

  1. Eat immediately or wrap in foil and freeze. No wrong answer.

Summary

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 8 burritos

Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Fridge:

Wrap burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Freezer (The Move):

Wrap each burrito in foil, then place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating from Frozen:

Remove foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 2-3 minutes. Or thaw overnight in the fridge and microwave for 1 minute. For crispy tortillas, finish in a dry skillet or air fryer at 375°F for 5 minutes.

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