Description
A comprehensive guide to making batch-cooked, freezer-friendly breakfast burritos that save time and money while providing a hot, delicious meal for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 12–16 count 12-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb breakfast meat (bacon, sausage, or ham)
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, onions, spinach)
- Plastic wrap and aluminum foil
- Salt and pepper
- Hot sauce or salsa (optional)
- Avocado (optional, add fresh upon reheating)
- Hash browns or diced roasted potatoes (optional)
- Black beans or pinto beans (optional)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop veggies, measure cheese, and set out tortillas.
- Cook meat: Heat skillet over medium-high, cook bacon or sausage until crispy, drain grease, and spread on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté diced onions, peppers, or mushrooms until soft. Drain liquid and spread on a separate baking sheet to cool completely.
- Scramble eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Cook in skillet over medium-low heat until barely set but still slightly runny. Spread on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Assemble burritos: Lay tortilla flat. Add cooled eggs, cheese, meat, and veggies, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold bottom up, sides in, and roll tightly.
- Wrap for freezing: Wrap each burrito tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil. Label with date and filling type.
- Flash freeze: Place wrapped burritos on a baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes until solid.
- Store: Transfer solid burritos to freezer-safe bags. They keep for up to 3 months.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are completely cool before assembling to prevent steam and soggy tortillas. Do not overfill the burritos to prevent bursting during freezing and reheating. Fresh avocado should be added after reheating as it does not freeze well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
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