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.
You contemplate throwing your hair into a ponytail to save some time, but remember they give you headaches. (Same with headbands, which sucks because they’re so dang cute!)
You wonder if you can get away with putting your makeup on at work, but what will your boss think?
Well unfortunately I can’t help you locate that 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 babies are the BEST, and keep me 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 (about 6 out of 10) and 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 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. Ben likes them straight up, so I only added salsa to half.
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!
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Frozen Breakfast Burritos
Description
Frozen Breakfast Burritos take just 30 minutes to make! Assemble on the weekend then reheat and enjoy all week long.
Ingredients
- 3/4lb bacon
- 12 eggs
- salt & pepper
- hot sauce, to taste
- 8 large (8") flour tortillas
- 1/2 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
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.
- To reheat: unwrap and discard plastic wrap, then wrap burrito in a paper towel. Microwave for 1-1/2-2 minutes, or until hot.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
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.
Have fun customizing your breakfast burritos by adding veggies, going meatless, adding different types of cheese, or even beans. It will depend on what ingredients you go with, and what brand/type of tortilla you end up using, but my Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burritos clocked in at 325 calories, nearly 4 grams of fiber, and 17 grams of protein a piece. Not bad for breakfast on the go!
Rachel @ My Urban Oven 03.29.2012
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! I am 100% going to make this on Sunday night to get through the week. Wow, way to go!
Tree 03.29.2012
Great idea! I have actually been thinking of doing this, but I dont have a microwave, do you think they would be good if heated in the oven?
Thanks!
Iowa Girl Eats 03.29.2012
I’m not sure! Maybe 10-15 minutes at 350?
Angie 09.29.2012
Do you have the calorie breakdown per serving or burrito? Can you provide that?
I am so excited that i found your site!
Iowa Girl Eats 09.30.2012
They come out to: 325 calories, nearly 4 grams of fiber, and 17 grams of protein a piece.
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Valerie @ The Year of Living Healthfully 03.28.2012
Hi Kristin, Thanks for the great idea! These look wonderful and will be perfect for speedy mornings. Can’t wait to try them. I am an Iowa girl too (transplanted). Can’t believe it is March and such a beautiful day!!
Justine Duppong @ Life With Cheeseburgers 03.28.2012
This would be perfect for my husband! I’m more of a sweet breakfast person myself…I could totally see myself doing something like this with a sweet filling…hmmm…now you’ve got me thinking!!
Amanda 03.28.2012
I’ve made breakfast burritos ahead of time for years! It saves so much time! Love it! I normally have a bowl of kashi cereal with skim milk & a apple. :)
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss 03.28.2012
I have no idea why it took me so long to stumble on over here, but you are a little smartypants genius. since I, too, have about -63 seconds to get ready in the morning, I may replace my daily english muffin/banana/almond butter breakfasts with these little guys.
THANKS, LADY!
Kate 03.28.2012
I’ve never thought of freezing eggs! Do they taste the same re-heated?
Iowa Girl Eats 03.29.2012
Yep!
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed 03.28.2012
This seems so obvious now that you’ve posted it! But I never make ahead and freeze anything. I love a hot breakfast but never make one during the week, this is so great! My foodie faves pinterest board is filled with your gems!
Allison 03.28.2012
I am NOT a morning person and don’t get up early enough to prepare breakfast, so I am always looking for portable breakfast ideas. Normally I grab a piece of fruit, yogurt, a Kashi granola bar, or something like that on the way out the door and eat it while commuting or right after I get to work. I might try this!
Villy @ For the love of Feeding 03.28.2012
I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this idea, and how helpful, and amazing it is! Thank you!
sue 03.28.2012
well cool. i was totally thinking iowa girl= bionic woman. she has like a 20 hour day and a blog! lol.
great idea to prep ahead…wonder if it will be ok if i warm up/toast tortilla before wrapping up and freezing? Flour and corn tortillas taste much better when warmed up in skillet and allowed time to rise and finish cooking. (just a tip from Texas) do you think it would freeze the same?
Katie 03.28.2012
My husband saw these in my twitter feed this morning and got really excited. I love that you can do fun variations with these–I’d leave out the meat since I’m vegetarian, and maybe add sautéed mushrooms and onions. Such a great idea!
Lindsay @ The Reluctant Runner 03.28.2012
I love this idea! I have lots of time in the morning (my classes and my job start around noon) so I can make myself anything I want for breakfast, but my husband has to be out the door early, so this would be such and awesome thing for him to eat for breakfast. This is definitely going on the grocery list for next week!
Tara Roddick 03.28.2012
I have made a similar version of these before and they were delicious. I used egg beaters and they turned out just as good! The kids even liked them. Thanks for sharing and I agree with the pony tails and head bands, which also don’t stay put!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio 03.28.2012
Fantastic!! I’m going to have to remember this one!
Deborah 03.28.2012
I am up at 5am each work day and have no time for breakfast at home. I eat at work and have a nice bowl of fruit (banana, blueberries, strawberries) and an english muffin with canadian bacon and fresh sliced tomatoes – – so, so good!
Carly 03.28.2012
THANK YOU for including the nutrition info! I’ve been dreaming of this day. You were already my favorite food blogger, this put you over the top!
Raquel 03.28.2012
Great idea! I’m excited to make these. :-D
Amy 03.28.2012
I love, love, love this idea! Headbands give me a headache also.