I have yet to find a mom who manages every morning with Zen-like calm. We all share the same complaint - mornings are hectic! Whether you're rushing out the door or helping get someone else out the door (or both!) having a healthy breakfast plan is a huge help.
Along with freezer smoothies, learning how to make a breakfast burrito is a good way to make sure you fantastic start of the day. And bonus! These burritos were made to eat on the go.
How to Make a Breakfast Burrito
Don't add too much sauce or use ingredients that are too wet, or the burritos will be soggy.
Let all of the ingredients cool before assembling burritos.
Don't overfill the burrito.
Wrap it well to prevent freezer burn. I like waxed paper followed by aluminum foil or a resealable freezer bag.
Reheat in microwave or oven. Remove the waxed paper first if you use the oven. I tend to leave them wrapped in the waxed paper when microwaving so they don't dry out so much on the edges.
The paper also keeps them from going soggy. (Plastic wrap can lead to soggy burritos.) You could also use a pan on the stove to gently reheat, but there's a better chance of even reheating if you use the microwave or oven.
To make heartier burritos, start with ¼ cup cooked rice per tortilla, then layer with eggs and other fillings.
Ingredients
Protein - you'll definitely want to start your breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs, but that's not all. Sausage, ham, bacon, beans or chickpeas are a good way to ensure you get even more protein, in addition to flavor.
Cheese - while this also falls in the protein category, we have it its own special highlight because it's what binds the burrito together, making it so gooey and satisfying. Feel free to use a vegan alternative as needed!
Salsa - is a defining part of the breakfast burrito, but make sure you don't use too much, or your burrito will get soggy.
Lay one burrito out on a flat surface. Place eggs, cheese, desired amount of filling in the center of the tortilla, followed by a spoonful of salsa, sprinkling of green onions, and cilantro. Be sure to leave a border of empty space around the edge.
To roll, fold both right and left sides towards the middle, then fold over the edge closest to you. Tuck it in gently, but firmly, around the filling. Continue to roll, holding the tortilla firmly, but being careful not to tear it. Wrap securely with waxed paper.
Southwest style burritos
The beauty of breakfast burritos is that you can literally fill them with just about anything you want. Our family likes Southwest flavors, so here's the formula I used for each burrito:
- 1 scrambled egg
- ¼ cup cheese
- ¼ to ½ cup filling (veggies, meat, etc)
- a spoonful of salsa
Variations
1. Sausage + potato + green chiles
2. Ham + tomato + cheddar
3. Bacon + swiss + spinach
4. Olives + veggies + mozzarella
5. Steak + peppers + onions
Storage
Wrap the burritos in foil, if desired, or place in a resealable plastic bag, and place in freezer to store for the week. To reheat - remove foil and plastic wrap. If using a microwave oven, place burrito on a plate and heat for 1-2 minutes on full power, turning the burrito over halfway through for even heating. They can also be reheated in an toaster or traditional oven.
📖 Recipe
Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
- 8 extra large flour tortillas
- 8 large eggs scrambled
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 to 4 cups sauteed diced veggies sausage, ham, bacon, or a combination
- ½ cup salsa
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- Cilantro optional
Instructions
- Quickly warm each tortilla in the hot pan for about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm while assembling burritos.
- Lay one burrito out on a flat surface. Place ⅛ of the eggs, followed by ¼ cup each cheese, desired amount of filling, ¼ to ½ cup, in the center of the tortilla, followed by a spoonful of salsa, sprinkling of green onions, and cilantro. Be sure to leave a border of empty space around the edge.
- To roll, fold both right and left sides towards the middle, then fold over the edge closest to you. Tuck it in gently, but firmly, around the filling. Continue to roll, holding the tortilla firmly, but being careful not to tear it. Wrap securely with waxed paper (or plastic wrap).
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Wrap the burritos in foil, if desired, or place in a resealable plastic bag, and place in freezer.
- To reheat - remove foil and plastic wrap. If using a microwave oven, place burrito on a plate and heat for 1-2 minutes on full power, turning the burrito over halfway through for even heating. Can also be reheated in an toaster or traditional oven.
Notes
Photos by Ana-Maria Stanciu
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