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Ultimate Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Ultimate Breakfast Burritos Recipe

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 burritos
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Start your day right with these ultimate breakfast burritos filled with scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, savory sausage or bacon, and gooey cheese. Perfect for a hearty morning meal or a make-ahead breakfast option!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Burritos:

  • 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage or bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 cup diced potatoes or hash browns (cooked until golden)
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage or bacon until browned. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Potatoes: In the same skillet, cook the diced potatoes until crispy and golden.
  3. Prepare the Eggs: While the potatoes cook, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Scramble in a nonstick pan.
  4. Assemble the Burritos: Warm tortillas, then layer with eggs, cooked meat, potatoes, cheeses, peppers, onions, and salsa. Roll up tightly.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately or wrap in foil for later!

Notes

  • Freeze burritos for a quick breakfast option.
  • To reheat, microwave for 1–2 minutes or bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.
  • Customize with avocado, spinach, or hot sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 240mg