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Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos


  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Start your mornings stress-free with these flavorful, protein-packed breakfast burritos that you can prepare ahead and freeze for up to three months. Loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage or bacon, crispy potatoes, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese, they reheat beautifully and are perfect for busy weekdays or a quick grab-and-go meal. This recipe is flexible, allowing you to customize fillings to your liking or dietary needs, making it a family favorite.


Ingredients

  • 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 8-10 eggs, beaten and seasoned
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced and cooked until crispy
  • 1-2 bell peppers, diced and sautéed
  • 1 small onion, diced and sautéed
  • to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
  • Olive oil or butter for cooking
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  • Cook the sausage or bacon until browned and crumble. Set aside.
  • Sauté diced potatoes in olive oil until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook onions and bell peppers until soft. Let cool.
  • Scramble eggs until just set and fluffy. Remove from heat.
  • Warm tortillas slightly to make pliable.
  • Assemble burritos by layering eggs, meat, potatoes, veggies, and cheese in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold sides in and roll tightly from the bottom. Wrap in foil for freezing or immediate serving.
  • Freeze wrapped burritos for up to 3 months or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Allow fillings to cool before assembling to prevent sogginess.
  • Toasting tortillas before assembly improves flexibility and flavor.
  • Reheat in the oven wrapped in foil for best texture and even heating.
  • Customize fillings based on preference and dietary needs.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stove top and oven (for reheating)
  • Cuisine: American