Frozen Breakfast Burritos take just 30 minutes to make! Assemble on the weekend then reheat and enjoy all week long.
If you’re anything like me, you often find yourself with like, negative 15 minutes to get out of bed, get ready, grab your bag and head out the door in the mornings.
Unfortunately I can’t help you locate your blasted missing shoe, or make the coffee that’s brewing at a snail’s pace drip a little bit faster, but what I can do is give you a breakfast recipe that’s fast, portable, and ready in under 2 minutes: Frozen Breakfast Burritos!
Take 30 minutes on Sunday to make and freeze a batch of these burritos, then enjoy a hot and filling breakfast all week long, that only takes 1-1/2 minutes to heat in the microwave. These make-ahead burritos are the BEST, and will keep you full for hours!
You can fill your breakfast burritos with whatever ingredients you like best, but I dig the combination of Bacon, Egg & Cheese. Start by browning 3/4lb bacon. After the bacon is crisp, drain it on a paper-towel then set aside.
Meanwhile, scramble 1 dozen eggs for 8 breakfast burritos. Crack the eggs into a large bowl, then season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, to taste.
Poke the yolks, then use them muscles to whisk until well beaten.
Next, heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat then spray generously with non-stick spray. You don’t want to scramble the eggs over too high of heat, otherwise they’ll be watery after they’re cooked. When the pan is hot, add in the eggs and let them cook for a minute without stirring.
After a minute, start scraping the eggs from the outside edges of the pan, in towards the center.
At this point I like to keep the eggs moving pretty much non-stop until they’re just cooked and still a little glossy. You don’t want them super hard set because you’ll be reheating them later.
Pour the scrambled eggs onto a plate, and set aside.
Assembly is next!
Lay 8 large (8″) flour-style tortillas out on a clean surface then divide the scrambled eggs evenly between the tortillas. It’ll come out to 1-1/2 eggs per breakfast burrito.
For added flavor, I like to add 1 Tablespoon salsa on top of the eggs.
Add the cooked bacon on top followed by 1-2 Tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Roll the burritos by folding over the top of the tortilla, folding in the sides, then rolling to the end.
Wrap each one in plastic wrap then, if the ingredients inside differ, mark the outside with your initials.
Date and label a freezer bag, then place the burritos inside and freeze. When you’re ready to eat in the morning, simply discard the plastic wrap, wrap the burrito in a paper towel, and microwave for 1-1/2 — 2 minutes, or until hot. Breakfast is served!
I leave for work at 6:15am everyday, and never seem to have enough time to make a nice, home-cooked breakfast (get up 10 minutes earlier, you say? Pssht!) The result is that I usually snag a piece of fruit, yogurt, and/or a granola bar on my way out the door. This’s fine, but sometimes I crave something hot in the morning. Something I can really sink my teeth into, you know?
Frozen Breakfast Burritos are totally the answer! They’re incredibly satisfying, and usually keep me full until lunch.
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain on a paper towel, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Crack eggs into a large bowl, then season with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Whisk until well beaten. Heat a large skillet (could use same skillet as bacon) over medium heat, then spray generously with non-stick spray. Pour in eggs and scramble until set, but are still glossy. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Lay tortillas on a clean, dry surface. Divide eggs and bacon between the tortillas, then top with salsa and cheese. Fold over the top of each tortilla, then fold in the sides, and continue rolling to form a burrito. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, then freeze in a large freezer bag.
Notes
- To reheat: unwrap and discard plastic wrap, then wrap burrito in a paper towel. Microwave for 1-1/2-2 minutes, or until hot.
Nutrition
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What a fantastic idea!!!! I love make-ahead any thing but especially for breakfast!!! Thank you for sharing a great great great idea!
you are just brilliant. always amazing. love this idea.
What a fantastic idea! Love this. Will definitely be making this is in the near future.
Looks super yummy and I am obsessed with Louisiana Hot Sauce :)!
do you microwave in the plastic wrap?
Nope, discard and wrap in a paper towel before reheating.
Could you just wrap in a paper towel and then plastic wrap before putting in the freezer? Trying to think of ways to make this even easier in the morning for my kiddos ;)
I eat good, old-fashioned oatmeal, topped with brown sugar and berries, every weekday morning. Yes, I’m a good girl.
I was just thinking about doing this because like you I’m always running out of the house with no time to spare! I will be whipping these up this weekend =)
Prepping breakfast. I was on an oatmeal kick for the longest time but lately I have been making big batches of pancakes on the weekends. I always associate pancakes with long relaxing Saturdays so eating them on weekends feels so decadent!
My friend used to make these all the time and put in baby spinch into the egg mix to get the added protein. Im going to make with egg beaters! And maybe black beans. Or chicken. Or turkey sausage. A new variety every week for cheap from your money cashflow bank and calorie bank!!!
This is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
This is such a genius idea! These also would come in handy for grab and go lunches as well. The possibilities are endless!
In a rut for breakfast, lately”: Coffee, banana, & toasted Sara Lee Deliteful English Muffing w/ peanut butter. I really want to try these breakfast burritos to bust out of my rut!
These look so yummy! I’m always in a rush to make my breakfast, but I can’t stand to have something like a cereal bar, so these look perfect!
I can’t wear a headband all day either because of the headaches – but I wish I could! So many cute ones!