Loaded Egg Burritos

Egg Burritos stuffed with eggs, cheese, veggies, and meat are a tasty and easy breakfast option. Freeze a batch of these breakfast wraps for busy mornings and microwave as needed.

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• Egg Burritos
• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Key Ingredients
• How To Make Breakfast Burritos
• Toppings for Egg Burritos
• Storage Recommendations
• How To Reheat Breakfast Burritos
• What To Serve With Egg Burritos
• Tips and Tricks
• Variations
• FAQs
• More Easy Egg Breakfast Ideas
• Recipe

Egg Burritos

These freezer-friendly egg burritos are a great breakfast option. You can make these ahead of time for busy mornings when you need something quick. I always have frozen breakfast burritos on hand for our kids to grab if they are in a hurry.

Adding meat to the egg and cheese wraps is a great way to boost the protein content and use leftovers. We had extra sausage from pizza soup the other night. So, I added it to the eggs and veggies before rolling them up in tortillas. 

I love to serve these easy breakfast burritos with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for extra flavor and texture.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• So convenient. A make-ahead breakfast burrito is the best way to save time on busy mornings. Simply microwave, and you're ready to go!
• Enjoy a protein-packed breakfast. These wraps, made with healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates, will satisfy your hunger and keep you full longer.
• These burritos are easy to customize. Try using different meats and veggies each time you make this recipe so it doesn't get boring.
• Freezer-friendly. These burritos can be made in large quantities and stored in the freezer for later.

Key Ingredients

This versatile egg recipe can be made with what you have on hand. Here are the ingredients we like.

• Eggs - Scramble the eggs before adding the other ingredients.
• Olive Oil - Used to keep everything from sticking to the pan. Butter is also a great choice.
• Veggies - Onions, red bell peppers, shredded hash browns, and garlic are filling combos.
• Meat - I like crumbled cooked sausage and crispy bacon in my cheese burritos. You can swap this for turkey sausage and bacon.
• Cheese—Cheddar cheese is a classic pairing with eggs, but any shredded cheese you have on hand will work.
• Flour Tortillas - 8-inch shells are a great size. I usually choose the low-carb Extreme Wellness or Mission tortillas.

How To Make Breakfast Burritos

Let's get started and make some easy breakfast wraps. I love that the breakfast burrito filling comes together using one pan. Make a double batch of these egg burritos - one to eat now and one to freeze for later.

1. Scramble the eggs in a large skillet, then transfer them to a medium bowl and cover to keep warm.
2. Sauté the onion, peppers, and hash browns in olive oil on medium-high heat.
3. Stir in cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese.
4. Divide the egg mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla, then roll up while tucking the ends in.  Place seam side down in a hot skillet and cook until slightly brown on each side. Serve immediately.

Toppings for Egg Burritos

• Sour Cream - This is a great way to cool down your burritos. Greek yogurt is also a suitable substitution.
• Hot Sauce - Drizzle on for some extra heat.
• Homemade Salsa - The tanginess of the salsa is an excellent contrast to the melty cheese.
• Fresh Pico De Gallo - Also a delicious contrast to an egg and cheese breakfast burrito.

Storage Recommendations

In the Refrigerator: Store breakfast burritos in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic and foil in the fridge.

In the Freezer: Place the wrapped burritos in an airtight bag in the freezer for up to two months.

How To Reheat Breakfast Burritos

To reheat from the refrigerator, unwrap each one, roll in a damp paper towel, and then microwave for one minute.

To reheat a frozen burrito, remove any plastic wrap or foil, then wrap it in a damp paper towel. Heat in the microwave for two minutes, rotating every 30 seconds. Every microwave is different, so the heating times may vary.

What To Serve With Egg Burritos

These loaded burritos make a delicious breakfast. Pair them with orange juice or pineapple orange punch and a few sides.

• Fruit - Choose different berries that are in season.
• Breakfast Parfaits- Enjoy the layers in these chia pudding parfaits and strawberry yogurt parfaits. 
• Smoothies - The fresh taste of a triple berry smoothie or blueberry avocado smoothie would be great.
• Pastries - Add a touch of sweetness to the savory breakfast with mini lemon muffins or blueberry donut holes.
• Coffee - Skip the drive-thru and enjoy a salted caramel mocha or iced matcha latte at home.

Tips and Tricks

• Season the eggs well. While scrambling, add a dash of salt and pepper or other desired seasonings for extra flavor.
• Warm the tortillas. Warming the tortillas in a skillet or microwave makes them easier to roll without tearing.
• Avoid overstuffing the flour tortilla wraps. Distribute the egg mixture evenly among the tortillas so that rolling is not complicated or messy.
• Sear the burritos in a hot pan. The heat will hold the tortilla in place so it doesn't fall apart as you eat it.
• Let them cool before wrapping. To avoid getting soggy from condensation, let the burritos cool to room temperature, then store them in the fridge or freezer.
• Label and date if freezing. This way, you will know when you made them and how long they're good for.

Variations

• Add fresh herbs. Fresh cilantro, parsley, chives, and green onions add a great flavor.
• Substitute the meat. Instead of pork sausage and bacon, try ham, chicken, beef, or steak.
• Make vegetarian breakfast burritos. Skip the meat and use roasted potatoes and black beans. You can also substitute faux meat.
• Adjust the fillings. Use fresh tomatoes, spinach, jalapenos, black beans, refried beans, or even tater tots instead of hash browns! I like to change this recipe depending on the ingredients in my fridge.

FAQs

More Easy Egg Breakfast Ideas

• Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins
• Bacon Egg Tacos
• Broccoli Egg Casserole
• Keto Egg Muffin Cups
• Broccoli Egg Muffins

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*This post was first published in December 2014. It was updated and then republished in April 2024.