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Get ready to savor the ultimate breakfast burrito, filled with all your breakfast favorites wrapped in a warm tortilla! From fluffy scrambled eggs and crispy bacon to melty cheese and crispy tater tots, these wrapped burritos are the perfect grab-and-go meal any time of day. Whether you’re enjoying them for a quick and easy breakfast, a hassle-free brunch, or even a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner, these burritos are a versatile and delicious option. With their make-ahead meal prep and freezer-friendly nature, these easy breakfast burritos are a convenient and flavorful way to enjoy a hearty meal whenever hunger strikes.
These freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are the perfect start to the day, filled with cooked eggs. shredded cheese, crispy potatoes, bacon, and much more.
Also try this pie iron breakfast bake, breakfast tacos, sausage burritos, or a tasty breakfast skillet. Or this yummy bagel breakfast bake.
Why You’ll Love It
Convenient and portable: Perfect for busy mornings, on-the-go or lunch box meals.
Fun to make and enjoy: A great way to involve family or friends in the cooking process. Everyone can customize their burrito with their favorite fillings and toppings.
Economical: Uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients that you may already have at home. Helps save money by reducing the need for expensive breakfast takeout.
Delicious warm or cold: Enjoy them fresh out of the oven for a hot, comforting meal. They are equally yummy when eaten cold, making them a versatile breakfast option.
Ingredients for Breakfast Burritos
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Frozen tater tots: Provide a crispy texture and hearty base for the burrito filling.
Bacon slices: Adds a savory, smoky flavor and crunchy texture.
Large eggs: Form the main protein component of the burrito.
Heavy cream: Enriches the scrambled eggs, making them creamier and more luxurious.
Dried thyme: Fresh thyme is yummy too.
Ground nutmeg: A classic spice used with eggs. It’s optional in this recipe.
Red pepper flakes: Adding spice is optional and up to you.
Bell pepper: For a little fresh crunch! Any color bell pepper will work.
Flour tortillas: Ensure they are soft and pliable for easy rolling and folding.
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: Provides a sharp, tangy flavor and melts beautifully into the filling.
How To Make Breakfast Burritos
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the bacon and tater tots: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cook the tater tots and bacon according to the package directions. Then, roughly chop the bacon and set it aside.
Prepare the eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, kosher salt and pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray, add olive oil or melt a tablespoon of butter.
Cook the eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over a medium high heat and sprinkle the diced bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for 3 to 5 minutes until the eggs are scrambled. Set aside.
Build the tortillas: Lay a tortilla flat on a surface. Add some scrambled eggs, tater tots, chopped bacon, and cheese. Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll it up like a burrito.
Cook the burritos: Place the burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve them while they are still warm.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free tortillas. Check the tater tots are gluten-free (some brands have wheat flour in them).
For a lighter version: Use Half and Half or milk instead of heavy cream. Mix with a little sour cream for a tangy taste.
Meat alternative: Try breakfast sausage, chicken sausage, ham, pork sausage, chorizo, or turkey bacon.
Vegetarian version: Use plant-based bacon instead of pork in your breakfast burrito recipe.
Cheese swaps: These can be substituted with other cheeses like monterey jack, pepper jack or a dairy-free alternative.
More veggies: Green onions, cooked broccoli or zucchini, mushrooms, spinach. Add black beans, corn or refried beans. The list is endless.
Egg white only: Egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Tater Tot swap: Use homemade or store-bought hash browns or leftover golden brown roasted potatoes.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizer: For something rich, serve a little pot of rice pudding. This mango yogurt pudding is lovely, too! Fresh fruit will balance out the savory burrito.
Main: Serve this hearty breakfast burrito recipe with a splash of hot sauce or pico de gallo, a simple arugula salad, and avocado slices with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning on top. Some crispy breakfast potatoes on the side, too.
Dessert: End with a helping of French toast casserole, a batch of pink fluffy pancakes, or these ultra-delicious carrot cake crepes.
How to Store Breakfast Burritos
Store: Leftover burritos will store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Let them cool completely before wrapping tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Freeze breakfast burritos for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw frozen burritos in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: To reheat from frozen, Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes or bake in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes or until warmed through.
How to Freeze Breakfast Burritos
Freezing burritos is a game-changer for busy days! To freeze them, wrap your fully assembled burritos tightly and then pop them into a resealable plastic bag. You can wrap each one individually in foil or plastic wrap if you wish. If you are making these as meal prep for take-away breakfast on the go, pre-wrapping is the way to go.
Squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing the bag up. When you’re ready to chow down, just unwrap the burrito and heat it up in the microwave or oven until it’s nice and toasty.
For the best results, let your fillings cool completely before rolling up the burritos to avoid sogginess, and make sure to use ingredients that freeze well like cooked meats, beans, and cheese. Also, don’t forget to label the bag with the date you froze them!
Top Tips
Use a large enough tortilla: I recommend using 10-inch burrito-size tortillas for best results.
Cook scrambled eggs until just done: Cook eggs slowly over medium heat for a creamy texture. Avoid overcooking to keep the eggs soft and moist when making breakfast burritos.
Crisp the tater tots: Bake or fry them until they are extra crispy to prevent sogginess in the burrito. Try using an air fryer for a quicker, evenly crispy result.
Don’t overfill the burritos: Or they’ll burst, yikes!
Save on cleanup-up: Cook everything in the same skillet to avoid loads of dishes.
Breakfast Burritos FAQs
Just whizzing through this recipe post? Here’s what you might be looking for:
Warm the tortillas in the microwave or skillet before assembling the burritos. This makes them more pliable and more accessible to roll without cracking or tearing.
Use spices and herbs like cumin, paprika, cilantro, or hot sauce. Adding fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes, onions, or green chilies can enhance flavor.
Yes, but corn tortillas are smaller and less flexible, which may make them more challenging to roll. You may need to double them up to prevent tearing.
The Best Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
- 3 Cups tater tots, frozen
- 8 Slices bacon
- 8 eggs, large
- ⅓ Cup heavy cream
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ Teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
- ½ Teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 8 flour tortillas, 10-inch
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese, shar, shredded
- 1 Cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook tater tots and bacon according to package instructions; chop the bacon and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray the skillet with nonstick cooking spray, use olive oil or melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add eggs to the skillet and sprinkle the diced bell peppers on top.
- Cook, occasionally stirring for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the eggs have scrambled. Set aside.
- Lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Top with scrambled eggs, tater tots, chopped bacon, and cheese.
- Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up, burrito-style.
- Place, seam-sides down, onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool before storing in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Cook scrambled eggs until just done: Cook eggs slowly over medium heat for a creamy texture. Avoid overcooking to keep the eggs soft and moist when making breakfast burritos.
Crisp the tater tots: Bake or fry them until they are extra crispy to prevent sogginess in the burrito. Try using an air fryer for a quicker, evenly crispy result.
Don’t overfill the burritos: Or they’ll burst, yikes!
Save on cleanup-up: Cook everything in the same skillet to avoid loads of dishes.
Nutrition
Make the best breakfast burritos and dive into the creamy scrambled eggs with cheese, crispy tater tots, and sweet bell pepper dice. This delicious recipe is great for brunch or breakfast burritos (or lunch, actually). The yummy ingredients all get bundled up in a tortilla and baked!
Other Brunch Recipes to Try
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- Make a shrimp spinach sunny side-up an omelet for a touch of fancy.
- These little baked eggs en cocotte with prosciutto and mushrooms are a French classic loaded with a delicious savory taste.
- An air fryer ham and cheese double-crust quiche can only be a hit.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
These breakfast burritos are amazing! Fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and melty cheese wrapped up perfectly. Great meal to start the day!
So tasty and quick to prepare! I make it often, and everyone at home is thrilled.