Keep a batch of these Loaded Egg Burritos in your freezer for a quick and easy hot breakfast on busy mornings. Pop a frozen breakfast wrap in the microwave in the morning and be ready to head out the door in minutes.
By now it isn't a secret that I do not like to make breakfast. Well, first thing in the morning that is.
I am all for making a batch of Banana Oatmeal Pancakes or these Green Chile Egg Taquitos in the AFTERNOON and freezing them for the following day or week. My brain just does not wake up early enough to be cooking on a hot stove or cutting things with a sharp knife.
Although, with our kids getting older, I am realizing that I need to start doubling the batches of food that I am freezing. I make these Banana Pancakes and freeze them for the week. Then the kids eat pancakes for breakfast, and in two days those pancakes are gone.
Egg Burritos
We had some sausage to use up last week, so I added it to scrambled eggs, peppers, hash browns, bacon, and cheese to make a batch of the best breakfast burritos.
Each burrito is a full meal. I stuffed each tortilla with a healthy portion of scrambled eggs. Eggs have a high-quality protein that helps keep you fuller longer. This also means more energy longer into the day. Our kids need this energy and protein to keep them from being hungry while they are in school.
Did you also know that eggs can help form muscle tissue, build muscle strength, and repair muscles after working out? Sounds to me like I should be preparing more eggs for our hungry kiddos to start their mornings with.
Add filling the fridge with more freezer friendly breakfast burritos to my to do list.
What You'll Need
- Eggs - one dozen eggs makes 12 burritos
- Oil - to saute in
- Veggies - onions, peppers, shredded hash browns
- Garlic - for flavor
- Meat - crumbled cooked sausage and crispy bacon
- Cheese - shredded cheddar
- Tortillas - 8 inch flour shells
How to make Loaded Egg Burritos
Let's get started and make some easy breakfast wraps. I love that the breakfast burrito filling comes together just by using one pan. Make a double batch of these egg burritos. One to eat now and one to freeze for later.
- Scramble the eggs, then transfer them to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté the onion, peppers, and hash browns in a little bit of oil.
- Stir in cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly onto 12 tortillas.
- Roll up making sure to tuck the ends in as you go.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate or freeze for later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can breakfast burritos be made the night before?
Yes, you can make these breakfast burritos the night before. Let them cool, then wrap in plastic wrap and place in a container or large plastic bag in the fridge.
Can breakfast burritos be frozen?
- Let the filled burritos cool completely.
- Place on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Wrap each one in saran wrap and place in a freezer bag.
- Freeze for 1-2 months.
- To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then microwave in the morning.
How to reheat breakfast burritos:
- Remove any wrappings from a thawed or refrigerated burrito. Wrap it in a damp paper towel and heat in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and cook each burrito on each side for one minute.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place thawed burritos on baking sheet and bake 6-8 minute or until heated through.
- For frozen burritos, place in a damp paper towel and heat in microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through.
More Easy Egg Recipes
- Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins
- Bacon Breakfast Taco
- Broccoli Egg Casserole
- Egg Avocado Tomato Sandwich
- Egg Salad
- Broccoli Egg Muffins
Recipe
Loaded Egg Burritos Recipe
Loaded Egg Burritos are a quick and easy meal that can be frozen for breakfast later in the week. Eggs, cheese, meat, and veggies make a delicious and filling mixture for the tortilla shells.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 ½ cups shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup diced red peppers
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup cooked ground sausage
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 - 8 inch tortilla shells
Instructions
- Scramble the eggs in a large skillet. When they are done, remove from the pan and place in a covered bowl.
- Saute the onion, hash brown potatoes, and red peppers in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
- Stir in the garlic, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the mixture onto the 12 tortilla shells. Roll each one up, folding the ends in as you roll.
- Serve immediately or place seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
- Place the burritos into gallon sized freezer safe Ziplock bags and return to the freezer.
- To reheat the burritos, wrap one in a damp paper towel. Heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 454Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 835mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 20g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*These Loaded Egg Burritos were first published on December 9, 2014. The post and photos have been updated and republished on January 21, 2020.
Chels+R.
I want these for breakfast tomorrow morning!
Jenny+Flake
We Looooved egg burritos! My boys request them weekly 🙂 These look perfect! xo
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jenny! 😉
Michelle @ My California Kitchen
Yum! I really don't make enough breakfast burritos! Love the idea of freezing for later!!
Denver Photographer
These are perfect for holiday times with tons of people in the house.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Absolutely!! There would never be a hungry belly with these in the house! 😉
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl
Thanks so much for sharing these! I keep meaning to try making and freezing something like these so that my S.O. and I have quick breakfasts to take on-the-go. We are egg fiends! We have omelets for dinner 2-3x a week and friends look in our fridge and go into shock by how many cartons we have. Lol! These look fantastic! Thank you for the recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! You're very welcome! You would love these, I'm sure!
Karly
Breakfast burritos are pretty much my favorite. Love your version!
tanya
These really looks great. Perfect to fill them up till lunch 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tanya! They really work great in keeping my kiddos full, which I love! 😉
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
This is something I can eat right now... I love Mexican food!
Danae @ Recipe Runner
Eggs are always part of my breakfast, I need my morning protein. I love these burritos and so convenient that they can be frozen!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Danae!
Christie+-+Food+Done+Light
I would love one right now. These are so much better than what I had for breakfast.
heather+@french+press
I LOVE your freezer idea! I really need to do that more often, and my kids would make these burritos disappear
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box
What a yummy start to the day! And you look so cute holding that chicken, hair cover and all!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Mandy!! 😉 You're sweet!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
These burritos look perfect for breakfast, Jocelyn! I love that you can make them ahead of time and then freeze. Such a time saver for busy weekday mornings!
Amanda
These look delicious and love that you can take them out of the freezer for a quick breakfast on the go 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Amanda! 🙂
Melanie | Melanie Makes
I seriously was thinking about breakfast burritos this morning as I was getting ready and thinking how awesome it would be to have a stash in the freezer post-baby. And look, here you go and answer my very wish!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
I adore eggs... and these burritos are pure perfection!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kelly! They are perfect for egg lovers! 😉
tanya
I love the idea of having these in the freezer. We need to have easy breakfast handy at all times. I just have to try this!
Lee
I think you might be the only human on this planet who can make an egg burrito look good in a photo! Love this recipe 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! Thanks Lee!! 😉
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
This is perfect for busy weeks! I need to try these breakfast burritos!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Anna! 😉
Aimee+@+ShugarySweets
I love quick and easy breakfast ideas that I know my kids wil love!!!