Breakfast Burrito

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4.6(613 reviews)

Scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, cheese, and salsa wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. The portable breakfast that powers commutes, road trips, and lazy weekend brunches. The trick is soft scrambled eggs (not rubbery) and warming the tortilla first.

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Prep Time

13 min

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Cook Time

19 min

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Servings

2

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Calories

244 cal

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Breakfast Burrito β€” homemade American breakfast recipe with tortilla, eggs, cheese, 2 servings, ready in 32 minutes
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servings
  • Tortilla1
  • Eggs1
  • CheeseΒ½ cup
  • Tomato1 medium
  • OnionΒ½ medium
  • SausageΒ½
  • Lettuce1 cups
  • Mayonnaise1 Β½ tbsp
  • SaltΒ½ tsp

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Ingredients

Makes 2 servings Β· Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Tortilla1
  • Eggs1
  • Cheese0.5 cup
  • Tomato1 medium
  • Onion0.5 medium
  • Sausage0.5
  • Lettuce1 cups
  • Mayonnaise1.5 tbsp
  • Salt0.5 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 4 strips of bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.

  2. 2

    In the same pan, add 1 cup of diced potatoes (par-boiled or frozen hash browns work). Cook 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden. Transfer to a bowl with the bacon.

  3. 3

    Whisk 6 eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into the skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook over medium-low, pushing the cooked edges toward the center. Total time: 90 seconds for soft scrambled. Pull while still slightly underdone.

  4. 4

    Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 300Β°F oven for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Build each burrito: lay tortilla flat, layer scrambled eggs (ΒΌ of total) across the lower-center, top with crispy potatoes, crumbled bacon, ΒΌ cup shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons salsa, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

  6. 6

    Fold the sides in first, then roll tightly from the bottom. Optional: toast the rolled burrito in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side to crisp the exterior and seal the seam. Serve with extra salsa and hot sauce.

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πŸ’‘ Expert Tips

  • 1.Soft scrambled eggs. Hard scrambled is dry and crumbles out of the burrito. Pull eggs while still slightly underdone.
  • 2.Warm the tortillas. Cold tortillas crack when rolled.
  • 3.Fold sides first, then roll. Burrito technique β€” prevents fillings from squirting out as you eat.
  • 4.Crispy potatoes for texture. Soft potatoes mush into the eggs. Crispy edges provide textural variety.

πŸ”¬ Why It Works

Breakfast burritos balance protein (eggs, bacon, cheese), starches (potatoes, tortilla), brightness (salsa, cilantro), and healthy fat (avocado). The wrap format makes it portable in a way that breakfast plates aren't β€” eat one-handed in the car or at your desk. The tight rolling technique keeps everything contained. Each component has a job; together they make a complete breakfast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these ahead?β–Ύ
Yes β€” wrap individually in foil, refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 350Β°F for 10 minutes. Or freeze up to 2 months.
Vegetarian version?β–Ύ
Skip the bacon, add sautΓ©ed mushrooms, black beans, or extra cheese. The eggs and potatoes are already substantial.
Best tortilla size?β–Ύ
10-inch (burrito size). 8-inch is too small once filled. Whole wheat works but loses pliability β€” warm gently.
What sauces?β–Ύ
Salsa verde, salsa roja, hot sauce, sriracha, chipotle mayo. Inside the burrito or for dipping β€” both work.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)

Calories244kcal
Protein20g
Carbohydrates61g
Fat17g
Fiber3g
Sugar9g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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