Breakfast Burrito Recipe (2024)

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A simple and delicious Breakfast Burrito Recipe with endless possibilities! Our recipe is a solid base breakfast burrito that can be enjoyed as is or can easily be built upon based on personal preference!

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We both LOVE breakfast burritos and are so happy to finally have a Breakfast Burrito Recipe up on the site! We like to think of our recipe as a great and solid base recipe with tons of variation possibilities!

Our breakfast burrito recipe freezes very well, making these the perfect reheat, grab and go meal to start your day. All you need are a few basic ingredients and you’re all set!

Why This is the Best Breakfast Burrito Recipe Ever!

Our recipe is not only easy to make, but it has everything you might want in a solid breakfast dish – perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, a couple strips of crisp bacon, gooey, melted cheese, crispy hash browns, and tangy salsa. After everything is neatly wrapped up in the warm tortilla, we gently toast the outside to gently crisp up the sides, for the perfect balance of texture and flavor!

We also love this breakfast burrito recipe because it’s so easy to change up the filling based on your personal preferences, like adding some pico de gallo, swapping the bacon out for another protein, etc. The possibilities are endless!

How to Make the BEST Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients

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Process

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place hash browns onto a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and continue to bake for an additional 6 to 7 minutes.Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. Place a warm tortilla onto a clean surface and top with half of the scrambled eggs.
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  1. Top scrambled eggs with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  2. Top cheese with 2 bacon strips.
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  1. Top bacon strips with another 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  2. Top shredded cheese with 2 hash browns.
  1. Fold the short sides of the tortilla inward, then carefully roll the burrito up.
  2. Set burrito onto a baking sheet, seam side down and repeat with remaining ingredients for the second burrito. Toast burritos in oven for 3 to 4 minutes, flip and continue to toast for another 2 minutes or until the shredded cheese melts. Remove from oven and serve.
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Where to Find Hash Brown Patties for Our Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Aside from picking some up from a fast food restaurant that offers them (which is definitely an option!), you can also find them in the freezer section at most grocery stores. Our favorite hash brown patties are the ones you can find in the freezer section at Trader Joes. They’re inexpensive, heat up very well and taste great!

Variations for our Breakfast Burrito Recipe

As we mentioned above, it’s so easy to change up the filling based on your own preferences, as well as add more ingredients inside to make this more of a loaded breakfast burrito!

  • Swap the bacon out for – chopped breakfast sausage, crumbled chorizo, crumbled (and seasoned) tofu, pinto or black beans, a mixture of sautéed vegetables, chopped carne asada, etc.
  • Add some pico de gallo for a fresh punch!
  • Make a quick and easy chipotle crema to spoon into the filling or to use as a dipping sauce (or both!). For the chipotle crema: Blend together 2/3 cup sour cream, 1 chipotle pepper in adobe plus 1 tablespoon adobe sauce, and juice from 1 lime (about 2 1/2 tablespoons).
  • Add a smear of refried beans into the filling or some thinly sliced avocado (or guacamole) into the filling for some added creaminess.
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Tips and Tricks for Success

  • Toasting the burrito after it’s rolled not only adds a nice, crisp texture, but it also helps to seal the burrito.
  • Don’t overstuff the burrito with too many ingredients to prevent a burrito explosion out of the side.
  • Don’t add too many ‘wet’ ingredients in the filling to ensure the breakfast burrito doesn’t get soggy.

Freezing and Reheating Instructions

Our breakfast burritos do indeed freeze very well, so they make great make ahead meals!

To Freeze

Wrap burritos (but don’t toast the burritos) and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, seam side down. Freeze burritos in the freezer until frozen solid, a few hours. Remove frozen burritos from freezer and tightly wrap each in parchment paper followed by aluminum foil. Transfer wrapped burritos to a resealable freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To Reheat

Unwrap frozen burrito from foil and parchment and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 375˚F and bake burritos for 15 minutes. Turn burritos for even crispness and continue to bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until burrito filling has warmed through and cheese has melted.

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A simple and delicious Breakfast Burrito Recipe with endless possibilities! Our recipe is a solid base breakfast burrito that can be enjoyed as is or can easily be built upon based on personal preference!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 hash brown patties
  • 2 burrito sized flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 recipe scrambled eggs
  • 4 strips crispy cooked bacon
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons salsa of choice
  • salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place hashbrowns onto a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and continue to bake for an additional 6 to 7 minutes.Remove from oven and set aside.

  • Place a warm tortilla onto a clean surface and top with half of the scrambled eggs.

  • Top scrambled eggs with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.

  • Top cheese with 2 bacon strips.

  • Top bacon strips with another 1/4 cup shredded cheese.

  • Top shredded cheese with 2 hashbrowns.

  • Fold the short sides of the tortilla inward, then carefully roll the burrito up.

  • Set burrito onto a baking sheet, seam side down and repeat with remaining ingredients for the second burrito.

  • Toast burritos in oven for 3 to 4 minutes, flip and continue to toast for another 2 minutes or until the shredded cheese melts. Remove from oven and serve.

NOTES

Tips and Tricks for Success

  • Toasting the burrito after it’s rolled not only adds a nice, crisp texture, but it also helps to seal the burrito.
  • Don’t overstuff the burrito with too many ingredients to prevent a burrito explosion out of the side.
  • Don’t add too many ‘wet’ ingredients in the filling to ensure the breakfast burrito doesn’t get soggy.

Freezing and Reheating Instructions

To Freeze

Wrap burritos (but don’t toast the burritos) and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, seam side down. Freeze burritos in the freezer until frozen solid, a few hours. Remove frozen burritos from freezer and tightly wrap each in parchment paper followed by aluminum foil. Transfer wrapped burritos to a resealable freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To Reheat

Unwrap frozen burrito from foil and parchment and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 375˚F and bake burritos for 15 minutes. Turn burritos for even crispness and continue to bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until burrito filling has warmed through and cheese has melted.

Calories: 1273kcal Carbohydrates: 99g Protein: 42g Fat: 78g Saturated Fat: 25g Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g Monounsaturated Fat: 28g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 495mg Sodium: 3767mg Potassium: 1709mg Fiber: 9g Sugar: 6g Vitamin A: 1341IU Vitamin C: 30mg Calcium: 549mg Iron: 5mg

CUISINE: Mexican, mexican american

KEYWORD: breakfast recipe

COURSE: Breakfast, brunch

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    Best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had! I made a tomatillo and Chile de arbol salsa to go with it and it was just perfect. My husband is vegetarian so I swapped bacon for black beans in his and he loved it too! I have to say, as someone who cooks A LOT and follows a ton of food blogs, your recipes are some of the only ones I turn to repeatedly for THE BEST Mac and cheese, breakfast burritos, etc. I really appreciate what you two put out there for us!

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FAQs

What does a breakfast burrito contain? ›

Almost all Breakfast Burritos contain scrambled eggs and then either meat (bacon, sausage, chorizo or ham), potatoes (roasted potatoes, hash browns, tater tots or French Fries) and cheese (cheddar, Pepper Jack, Monterrey, Cotija). Breakfast burritos can also contain vegetables (onions, bell peppers, spinach).

What goes good in a breakfast burrito? ›

All these delicious breakfast burrito ingredients--crispy hash browns, breakfast sausage links, scrambled eggs with green chiles and cheese--all rolled into one easy to eat, hand-held meal, is like getting a plate of the breakfast special at your favorite restaurant, only you can enjoy it in your own kitchen or ...

How to make breakfast burritos that don t get soggy? ›

Overcooking eggs during reheating is probably the biggest culprit of a soggy breakfast burrito. As eggs continue to cook, the protein molecules seize up and squeeze out water. So, to prevent the eggs from expelling a ton of liquid, reheat only until the burritos are warmed through.

How many ingredients are in a Mcdonald's breakfast burrito? ›

Ingredients: Whole Eggs, Pork, Tomatoes, Skim Milk, Soybean Oil, Green Chilies, Onions, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, Salt, Water, Dextrose, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid. Contains: Egg, Milk.

What does McDonald's put in their breakfast burritos? ›

Start your day off with a loaded Egg and Sausage Burrito from the McDonald's breakfast menu McDonald's Breakfast Burrito recipe is loaded with fluffy scrambled egg, pork sausage, melty cheese, green chiles, and onion! It's wrapped in a soft tortilla, making it the perfect grab and go breakfast.

What does taco Bell put in their breakfast burritos? ›

Try our Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito Sausage – it's sausage, fluffy eggs, melted three-cheese blend, potato bites, and tomatoes wrapped inside a toasted flour tortilla.

What's in a Jimmy Dean breakfast burrito? ›

Mornings will never be the same with this protein-packed breakfast burrito full of delicious egg, our signature sausage, cheese and bacon—all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

What's the difference between a breakfast burrito and a breakfast wrap? ›

Even though burritos are also made with tortillas, these tortillas are larger and thicker than those used for wraps. Traditional burritos use wheat flour tortillas, which are heartier and can hold more substantial fillings without tearing.

Why are my breakfast burritos soggy? ›

Tip: Overcooking can result in increasingly soggy burritos as the ingredients will continue to release more and more moisture with prolonged heat. Tip: If you have a food thermometer, you can take the temperature of your reheated burritos to know they are cooked completely when reheated to a temperature of 165°

How long do homemade breakfast burritos last? ›

How Long Can a Breakfast Burrito Last in the Freezer? These burritos will last in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I don't recommend freezing them longer than 3 months because they will begin to lose moisture and can develop freezer burn.

How long can a breakfast burrito sit? ›

A breakfast burrito should not be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. After that time, harmful bacteria can begin to multiply, increasing the risk of foodborne illness. If the temperature is above 90°F (32°C), it's safer to consume it within 1 hour.

Does McDonald's use real eggs in breakfast burritos? ›

Sausage Burrito Eggs: Our suppliers pre-cook liquid eggs with ingredients that include sausage, tomatoes, green chilies, onions and seasonings before flash freezing them to help maintain their taste. Visit our breakfast menu to get the full list of ingredients in your favorite sandwich.

Are breakfast burritos unhealthy? ›

The problem: Most fast-food breakfast burritos are high in sodium, calories, and saturated fat. "Eating a very calorie-dense, high-fat, high-carb meal, can lead to low energy, lethargy, and feeling uncomfortably full," says Colette Micko, MS, RDN, CDES, a dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching.

What is the healthiest breakfast at McDonald's? ›

The Bottom Line

The Sausage or Egg McMuffin, a Sausage Burrito, or the Maple Fruit & Oatmeal are among the healthier options available on the McDonald's breakfast menu. Avoid sugary drinks like orange juice, and opt for black coffee, hot tea, or water.

What is traditionally in a burrito? ›

Burritos are filled with savory ingredients, most often a meat such as beef, chicken, or pork, and often include other ingredients, such as rice, cooked beans (either whole or refried), vegetables, such as lettuce and tomatoes, cheese, and condiments such as salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, or crema.

How would you describe a breakfast burrito? ›

Southwestern-style breakfast burritos may include any combination of scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, peppers (usually New Mexico chile, Jalapeño, or other chili peppers), salsa, onions, chorizo, bacon, or sour cream.

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