Mornings just got a whole lot easier with these Freezer Breakfast Burritos! Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, veggies, and melted cheese are wrapped in a soft tortilla for the perfect make-ahead breakfast item.
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These freezer breakfast burritos are the perfect make-ahead meal prep breakfast recipe. Filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, veggies, and melted cheese these freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are wrapped in a soft tortilla and are so delicious! They are so easy to make, and it gives me peace of mind knowing the kids will get a healthy and delicious breakfast, even on the busiest mornings.
Why we love these freezer breakfast burritos
- Healthy breakfast option on the go.
- Kid-friendly and approved.
- Quick and easy to prep – 10 burritos ready in under an hour.
- Can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Delicious, filling on-the-go breakfast option for busy mornings.
- Make ahead meal prep is sanity-saving for a busy family
Ingredients
- Bacon -cooked and crumbled
- Butter
- Potatoes -diced, frozen
- Bell peppers
- Red onion
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt & pepper
- Cheddar cheese -shredded
- Tortillas
- Salsa -optional
- Fresh cilantro -optional
Substitutions & Additions
- PROTEIN: I used bacon in this recipe. You could also use turkey bacon, ground sausage, diced ham or a veggie crumble in place of the bacon.
- CHEESE: I have used cheddar, Colby Jack, and Monterey Jack and all were super delicious. You could also use pepper jack if you like a bit of spice!
- VEGGIES: You can add in veggies that you like to this recipe. Any color of bell pepper would be fine. You could also take out the onions if you’re not a fan.
- POTATOES: I used diced, frozen potatoes, but you could also use hash browns or tater tots.
How to make freezer breakfast burritos
This Breakfast Burritos recipe will come together so quickly! Just make your ingredients, assemble, and freeze! You have an easy and healthy breakfast option ready for those busy mornings!
- Sauté potatoes, onions, and bell pepper.
2. Whisk together eggs and milk, and cook.
3. Lay out a tortilla, add cheese followed by scrambled eggs and top with the potatoes and vegetables.
4. Tuck both ends of the tortilla and roll tightly.
5. Cover with aluminum foil and place into a plastic freezer bag.
6. Repeat until all burritos are assembled, then place in the freezer.
Storage Tips
- To Store: If you don’t plan to freeze your burritos right away you can keep the breakfast burritos refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can store them this way after they have been thawed as well.
- To Freeze: Freeze burritos wrapped in foil and placed into an airtight freezer container. Your burritos can be frozen like this for up to 1 month.
- To Reheat: You can reheat burritos in the microwave or oven. In the microwave: remove the aluminum foil. Heat for (4) minutes, turning over halfway through for even heating. In the oven: bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Serves — 10
Mornings just got a whole lot easier with these Freezer Breakfast Burritos! Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, veggies, and melted cheese are wrapped in a soft tortilla for the perfect make-ahead breakfast item.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon or breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cups frozen diced potatoes
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
- 12 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 burrito sized tortillas
- Salsa,Fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Cook and crumble bacon or breakfast sausage, set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté potatoes, onions, and bell pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Combine eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper. Scramble the egg mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Assembly: Lay out a tortilla. Add 2-3 tablespoons of cheese. Layer the scrambled eggs, potatoes, and vegetables.
- Tuck both ends of the tortilla, then roll tightly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and place into a plastic freezer bag.
- Repeat until all burritos are assembled.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: If you don’t plan to freeze your burritos right away you can keep the breakfast burritos refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can store them this way after they have been thawed as well.
- To Freeze: Freeze burritos wrapped in foil and placed into an airtight freezer container. Your burritos can be frozen like this for up to 1 month.
- To Reheat: You can reheat burritos in the microwave or oven. In the microwave: remove the aluminum foil. Heat for (4) minutes, turning over halfway through for even heating. In the oven: bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 3mg
