Hearty Breakfast Burrito (Printable)

Hearty tortilla wraps with fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory meat for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 4 slices bacon or 4 breakfast sausages

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 small bell pepper, diced

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 4 oz)
07 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Tortillas

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

→ Spices & Oils

09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Cook bacon or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
02 - Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet. Sauté diced potatoes, chopped onion, and diced bell pepper with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Cook until golden and tender, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Pour in egg mixture and gently scramble with a spatula until just set but still moist. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat each tortilla in a dry skillet for 15-20 seconds per side or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable. Keep warm until ready to assemble.
05 - Place a quarter of the potato mixture, scrambled eggs, cooked meat, and shredded cheese in the center of each warmed tortilla.
06 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla toward the center. Roll up tightly from the bottom, tucking in the filling as you roll to form a secure burrito.
07 - For a crispy exterior, place burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat. Grill for 2 minutes until golden and sealed. Flip and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes if desired.
08 - Serve burritos hot. Accompany with salsa, hot sauce, avocado slices, or sour cream as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything you love about a hearty breakfast all wrapped up in one handheld package
  • Customizable fillings mean everyone gets exactly what they crave
  • These reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead and still have a hot breakfast
02 -
  • Overstuffing seems tempting but it leads to exploding burritos—leave at least an inch of tortilla edge around your filling
  • Let the filling cool slightly before rolling, otherwise the heat makes the tortilla soggy and harder to fold neatly
  • If freezing for later, wrap each burrito tightly in foil before freezing and reheat wrapped in a damp paper towel
03 -
  • Pre-cook your potatoes the night before and store them in the refrigerator—this morning shortcut saves about 8 minutes
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting and no anti-caking additives
  • If your tortillas are stiff, sprinkle them with a few drops of water and microwave for 15 seconds before filling
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