Description
These Breakfast Burritos are a delicious and satisfying morning meal that can be prepared ahead for busy days. Filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage or crispy bacon, cheese, and veggies, these burritos are perfect for breakfast on the go or a leisurely weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Eggs:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
Additional Fillings:
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage or bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced potatoes or hash browns (cooked until golden)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salsa or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté Veggies: Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Scramble the Eggs: Pour in the egg mixture and scramble until just set.
- Add Fillings: Stir in the cooked sausage or bacon, potatoes, and cheese. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Burritos: Warm the tortillas, spoon the egg mixture onto each, sprinkle with cilantro, and roll tightly.
- Serve: Enjoy with salsa or hot sauce, or wrap for later.
Notes
- These burritos can be made ahead and frozen for quick meals.
- Try adding avocado, spinach, or beans for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
