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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Breakfast Burrito Recipe

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!

RECIPE BY

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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Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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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 is a breakfast burrito made of? ›

It's the perfect combination of all my favorite breakfast foods - softly scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheese, salsa, avocado, bacon and a soft tortilla (plus a few extra things to boot!) It's perfection wrapped up into a beautiful little roll and then dipped in more salsa or guacamole.

What goes well on a breakfast burrito? ›

Breakfast Burrito Recipe Ingredients
  • Flour tortillas – You'll need big ones! ...
  • Scrambled eggs – A breakfast burrito essential. ...
  • Spicy potatoes – I roast them with smoked paprika to add bold, smoky flavor to the filling.
  • Avocado – For creamy richness.
  • And pico de gallo – For bright, zesty flavor.

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

Oven: Preheat oven to 350°. Place foil wrapped burritos on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until the filling is fully thawed and heated through. Tip: Overcooking can result in increasingly soggy burritos as the ingredients will continue to release more and more moisture with prolonged heat.

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? ›

Read 164 Reviews Same page link. This game-changing, sausage breakfast burrito is full of tasty egg, cheese and our signature sausage—all wrapped in a soft tortilla.

What is the difference between a breakfast burrito and a breakfast taco? ›

The difference is size: breakfast taco typically has one egg, a breakfast burrito two and what often seem to be three. Also, a breakfast burrito is the ingredients listed below, and more (e.g., beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños) rolled up in an oversized flour tortilla, often as wide as a dinner plate.

Are breakfast burritos healthy? ›

The whole grains in the tortilla add complex carbohydrates, offering sustained energy release and aiding in blood sugar control throughout the morning. The variety of vegetables in a breakfast burrito contributes a wealth of vitamins and minerals.

How long should a breakfast burrito be in the fridge? ›

These Breakfast Burritos will keep indefinitely in the freezer (but I recommend using them within 1 to 2 months for best quality). You can also keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

What size tortilla for breakfast burrito? ›

I use 10-12” tortillas and they work great! I've tested these with grain-free burrito size burritos and they work if heated properly. If gluten isn't an issue or you're making for someone's freezer, go for whole wheat or regular flour tortillas.

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

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? ›

It's important that the filling ingredients are at room temperature. Otherwise, as they cool, the moisture they release will be absorbed by the tortilla and it will become soggy. Drain any excess moisture from the salsa. Both purchased and homemade salsas vary widely in terms of water content.

What to put into burritos? ›

The standard burrito includes seasoned ground beef, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and your favorite chili sauce. Wrap that up in a tortilla and enjoy the classic taste.

What is different about a breakfast burrito? ›

The difference is size: breakfast taco typically has one egg, a breakfast burrito two and what often seem to be three. Also, a breakfast burrito is the ingredients listed below, and more (e.g., beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños) rolled up in an oversized flour tortilla, often as wide as a dinner plate.

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.

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