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Freezer Breakfast Burritos
An easy, make-ahead Breakfast Burrito recipe that goes straight from the freezer to the microwave or oven for a fast, satisfying breakfast. These frozen breakfast burritos are perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (your choice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (sub: avocado oil)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 pound shredded or diced hash brown potatoes (cooked according to package directions)
- 1 pound cooked bacon, diced (sub: cook breakfast sausage)
- 8 burrito-size tortillas
- Optional Add-Ins: sautéed veggies, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, sweet potato, salsa, sliced green onions, other kinds of cheeses (Monterey Jack, feta, etc)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, making sure it doesn't brown. Pour in the egg mixture and scramble the eggs until set but still moist. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Prepare an assembly line with all the ingredients, including 8 square pieces of foil. Assemble each burrito on top of the foil by placing approximately 1/2 cup eggs, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/3 cup potatoes, and 2 tablespoons bacon (and any additional add-ins, if desired) in the middle of the tortilla. Use a spoon or your hands to toss the ingredients before wrapping the tortilla.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla. While holding those in place, fold up the bottom of the tortilla over the ingredients and roll tightly into a burrito. Then, wrap the burrito tightly in the foil.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through and the cheese is melty.
Freezer Instructions
Freeze For Later: Follow steps 2-5. Place foil-wrapped burritos in a freezer bag, seal, and freeze.
Prepare From Frozen: You have three options to reheat the frozen breakfast burritos:
- Microwave Method: Unwrap the foil from the frozen burrito, wrap in a moist paper towel, and microwave using the defrost setting for 2 to 3 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Oven Method (Frozen): Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake in foil for 30-45 minutes or until warmed through.
- Oven Method (Thawed): Thaw the burritos in the refrigerator. Bake in foil at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
Notes/Tips
- Instead of cheddar cheese, use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, feta, or goat cheese.
- Use baked tater tots or roasted sweet potatoes in place of the hash browns.
- Try some of these filling ideas to add more flavor, color, and nutrition:
- Sautéed bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño peppers, or white button mushrooms
- Salsa
- Black beans
- Chopped spinach
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, cilantro, or basil
- For gluten-free: Corn or almond flour tortillas will likely fall apart when freezing and reheating, so use a flour-like gluten-free tortilla in the health food section.
- For dairy-free: Omit cheese or use dairy-free cheese.
- To make your breakfast burrito a little healthier, use a whole wheat tortilla, leaner meat like chicken or turkey sausage, and include sautéed vegetables like onions, bell peppers, kale, or spinach. You can also omit or cut back on the cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 burrito | Calories: 612 kcal (31%) | Carbohydrates: 28 g (9%) | Protein: 26 g (52%) | Fat: 44 g (68%) | Cholesterol: 319 mg (106%) | Sodium: 1200 mg (52%) | Fiber: 2 g (8%) | Sugar: 2 g (2%)
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