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Say goodbye to rushed mornings! These freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are your key to effortless, on-the-go breakfasts.
The recipe makes eight servings for about $1.50 per serving, so the entire recipe costs approximately $12.06.
Breakfast Burrito (Meal Prep)
Skip the morning scramble! Prep these freezer-friendly burritos on the weekend and grab a personalized, hot breakfast in seconds, even on the busiest days.
Perfect for camping, reunions, or school mornings, they’re family-approved (better than McDonald’s!) and cost less than fast food. Plus, customize them for even the pickiest eaters!
Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Burrito Recipe
- Convenience: These prep-ahead heroes are your weekday warriors. Just grab, heat, and conquer your day with this easy breakfast burrito recipe– no last-minute scrambles in sight on your busy school mornings. This recipe is an easy way to enjoy a savory breakfast quickly.
- Customizable: Customize the fillings to everyone’s liking. Feel free to add your favorite veggies or remove anything from our ingredient list to make them your own. Black beans, diced green chiles, red pepper, pico de Gallo, and ham are a few ideas for additional add-ins.
- Budget-Friendly: Skip the overpriced breakfast burritos at McDonald’s and save money by making this recipe. You control the ingredients and portion sizes, so you win on both taste and wallet.
Breakfast Burrito Ingredients & Estimated Cost
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil – $0.24
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage – $2.88
- 1 ½ cups frozen hash browns – $1.71
- ¼ cup yellow onions – $0.11
- ¼ cup bell pepper – $0.24
- 8 large eggs – $1.84
- 1 cup cheddar cheese – $1.25
- 1 cup Mexican or Monterey Jack cheese – $8 (10-inch) flour tortillas – $2.55
To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained.
How To Make Breakfast Burritos
***For complete recipe instructions and a video, see the recipe card below.
- First, cook the burrito fillings in a large skillet, then remove them from the heat.
- Next, heat each tortilla in the microwave.
- Spoon the egg mixture onto the bottom 1/3 of each tortilla and sprinkle with cheese.
- Fold the burrito and serve.
How to Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos
- Prepare and assemble the burritos as directed in the recipe.
- Then, wrap the burritos in aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- To finish, add the wrapped burritos to a freezer bag or container to avoid freezer burn. Then, freeze for up to two months.
Recipe Variations
- You can substitute sausage patties, bacon, chorizo, pinto beans, or black beans for breakfast sausage.
- Anything goes in these burritos. Instead of the cubed potatoes, you can use tater tots, shredded potatoes, and french fries!
- Sometimes, we add diced green chiles to the burritos for an extra flavor kick.
- You can also add salsa and sour cream to the burritos. Or substitute pepper jack cheese for the Mexican cheese.
Get kids involved in making Breakfast Burritos
Ages 2-3: Provide a safe serving spoon and let them sprinkle their favorite ingredients onto the tortillas. Create an assembly line to fill the delicious breakfast burritos.
Ages 4-5: Once the burritos are filled and folded, involve your child in wrapping the burritos in foil for freezing. It’s like playing with shiny paper, with the bonus of preserving breakfast goodness.
Ages 6-8: Introduce kitchen safety basics like heat control and utensil handling. Let your child help with tasks like stirring ingredients or measuring spices.
Ages 9-11: Supervise from the sidelines as your child tackles the recipe independently. Let them practice reading instructions, measuring ingredients, and following cooking steps. Remember, gentle guidance is key!
Ages 12+: Step back and let your culinary prodigy shine! They’ve got this! Just be ready to do the “happy dance” (or maybe even a celebratory jig) when they present their delicious creation.
Cooking together is a beautiful way to bond, create memories, and instill valuable life skills in your children. Our top advice is to have fun, experiment, and enjoy the satisfaction of making and eating homemade breakfast burritos.
How To Store Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos
Serve: Enjoy your burritos warm and melty right out of the pan! There is no need to reheat them if you’re serving them within 2 hours.
Store: Wrapped tightly, these burritos stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days. Perfect for grabbing on the go throughout the week!
Freeze: Individually wrap your burritos in foil or parchment paper. Then, place them into a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or container. They’ll stay good for up to 2 months!
To Reheat: Place one burrito on a microwave-safe plate and cook it for 2 minutes on high. Voila! A piping hot breakfast in a flash. Just remember to let it rest for 30 seconds before diving in.
What to serve with Breakfast Burritos
These burritos are filling, so they only need something light to accompany them. We recommend serving some fruit and a glass of juice or milk.
Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep FAQs
When you stuff a burrito full of breakfast ingredients and veggies and fold it up, it is officially a breakfast burrito. A traditional burrito is typically filled with various combinations of meats, rice, and beans, so while it is the same concept, the ingredients differ, creating a different menu option.
The number of calories in one breakfast burrito may vary depending on if you order it at a restaurant or make it yourself. It can even vary when you make it yourself, as you can alter the ingredients and amount in each burrito. According to our recipe, there are 499 in each burrito as it is written.
One tip is to avoid overcooking the eggs. Overcooked eggs become watery, adding moisture to your burrito and making it soggy. Vegetables can also release water, so be sure to saute them first to help avoid this.
A breakfast burrito is typically a flour tortilla filled with breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, sausage, peppers, and salsa. In contrast, a wrap uses a thinner tortilla, like a spinach tortilla. It is more commonly filled with non-breakfast items such as chicken (or other proteins), lettuce, and other vegetables and sauces.
Tips for Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep
Skip the “Should I order takeout?” debate. Prepping meals ahead of time and freezing them is your time-saving, money-saving BFF. Fuel your busy days with delicious homemade goodness without the takeout guilt.
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Breakfast Burritos Recipe
Equipment
- large skillet
- whisk
- Wooden mixing spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- Measuring spoons
- small mixing bowl
- measuring cups
Ingredients
BREAKFAST BURRITOS:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 ½ cup frozen cubed hash browns
- ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ¼ cup green or red bell pepper or a combination, finely diced
- 8 large eggs lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican or Monterey jack cheese
- 8 10-inch flour tortillas
FOR SERVING: (all optional)
- salsa
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- chopped green onions
Instructions
COOK BURRITO FILLINGS:
- Heat oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until simmering.
- Cook hash browns until golden brown, then remove them from the pan onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add sausage, onion, and peppers to the skillet and cook until no pink remains. Drain off the grease.
- Add the hash browns back to the pan.
- Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the skillet and cook until they are set, stirring frequently.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the burrito filling from the heat.
ASSEMBLE BURRITOS:
- Heat each tortilla in the microwave for 8-10 seconds to make it easier to roll.
- Spoon the filling onto the bottom ⅓ of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Fold the sides and then the ends over and roll up the burrito as tightly as possible.
- Serve immediately or freeze the burritos. (See freezing and reheating instructions in the notes below).
Video
Notes
Wrap the burritos in foil or parchment paper. Add to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
TO REHEAT:
Place 1 burrito on a microwave-safe plate or dish and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Let rest for 30 seconds before eating.
Lisalia says
Thanks for this easy delicious breakfast on the go! I love anything make ahead and love how my kids can grab their healthy breakfast on busy mornings!
Natalie says
This is such a great idea. Thanks! My son will love this for breakfast. Looks so delicious and it’s quite healthy and nutritious too. Perfect.
Jesi says
Was looking for a new breakfast burrito recipe to try and these were very good! Will make again!
Jess Jankowski says
SO glad you found our recipe! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
Judy says
I couldn’t get your video to play right but these look like fun to make. I will try them soon!
Jess Jankowski says
We’re sorry the video did not work for you, we just tried it from a computer and it worked. Maybe you can try it again on another device?
Jessica says
Are your reheating instructions for a frozen burrito, or do you get it out of the freezer, wait for it to defrost, and then follow those instructions?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi, defrost the burritos and then follow the intstructions. Thanks!
Jodi says
I have made something like this recipe for years. My husband throws his in the microwave frozen for 2 minutes to cook them. He leaves them wrapped in the parchment paper. They are perfect!
Christy says
I made this recipe so I could have an easy grab-n-go breakfast for work. I used impossible sausage and added a little spinach and they are delicious! Thank You for sharing your recipe with us!
Jess Jankowski says
Love the additions! Thank you for your review.
Lori Pavlik says
Can I use shredded hash browns, or do they need to be cubed?
Jess Jankowski says
You could totally use shredded!
Shereen Frey says
No video, just a picture, but will make these for sure.
Jess Jankowski says
If you scroll to the bottom of the recipe card you should see the video. Enjoy!
AJ says
Great recipe as written! Perfect to allow for personal modifications too!
Jess Jankowski says
Great feedback. Thank you!
Mollie says
Can we reheat in the oven or toaster oven? I hate using the microwave!!
Jess Jankowski says
Should work just fine!