Short description

A warm flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables, savory sausage, and melted cheese—Breakfast Burrito is a hearty, satisfying start to your morning (or any time of day when you need a filling meal).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s customizable—add or omit ingredients based on your taste or what you have on hand.
It’s portable—perfect for busy mornings or taking with you.
Good for meal prep—you can make extra and freeze for later.
It combines protein, veggies, and carbs in one dish, keeping you full and energized.
Delicious mix of textures: soft eggs, crisped or sautéed veggies or meat, melty cheese, warm tortilla.

Ingredients

(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)

flour tortillas (burrito‑size)
eggs
sausage (breakfast sausage or your preferred meat, optional)
bell peppers
onions
cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or any melting cheese you like)
oil or butter for cooking
salt & pepper
optional extras: potatoes or hash browns, salsa, avocado, cilantro

Directions

If using meat (sausage or other), cook it first in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add a little oil or butter, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers (and potatoes if using) until softened or lightly browned.
Beat the eggs in a bowl, season with salt & pepper, then pour into the skillet with the veggies. Stir gently to scramble until eggs are cooked through but still moist.
Mix in the cooked sausage back into the egg‑vegetable mixture.
Warm the tortillas briefly (in a dry skillet or microwave) so they are malleable.
Assemble: Lay a tortilla flat, spoon some of the filling in the center (a line a little off center works well), top with cheese, and add optional extras like salsa or avocado.
Fold: Fold in the sides, then roll the bottom up toward the top, making a tight burrito.
Optional finishing: For a crisp exterior, toast the burrito in a dry skillet seam‑side down until golden, then flip and toast the other side.

Servings and timing

Servings: 4 burritos
Prep time: ~15 minutes
Cook time: ~10 minutes
Total time: ~25 minutes

Variations

Vegetarian: Omit the sausage and use beans or mushrooms instead.
Spicy: Add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce, or use pepper jack cheese.
Breakfast potatoes: Include diced, cooked potatoes or hash browns.
Mexican‑style: Add salsa, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Cheese types: Try different cheeses—Monterey Jack, pepper jack, queso fresco, or even mozzarella.

storage/reheating

Storage: Once cooled, wrap leftover burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them (wrapped) for up to 1 month.
Reheating: From fridge—unwrap, heat in oven or skillet until hot throughout. From frozen—thaw overnight in fridge, then reheat; or microwave for a short time then finish in oven or skillet for better texture.

FAQs

1. What kind of tortilla is best for breakfast burritos?

Use large flour tortillas (10‑inch, burrito size) because they are flexible and wrap easily without breaking. Corn tortillas are smaller and more brittle, so not ideal for burritos.

2. Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes—you can assemble them ahead of time, store in fridge or freezer, then reheat when needed. Freezing works well if wrapped tightly.

3. How do I prevent the tortillas from getting soggy?

Avoid adding very wet sauces inside before freezing; add them fresh on reheating.
Cool fillings fully before wrapping.
Toast or crisp the tortilla surface when reheating (skillet or oven) to restore texture.

4. How long do frozen burritos last?

Up to about one month in the freezer if properly wrapped and stored.

5. Can I substitute the sausage?

Yes—use any cooked meat you like (bacon, ham, chicken) or use a vegetarian protein (beans or plant‑based meat) if you prefer.

6. What cheese melts best?

Cheeses like cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack melt well. Softer cheeses also work if sliced thin.

7. Is it okay to use liquid eggs or egg substitutes?

Yes, you can use liquid eggs or substitutes; adjust cooking time slightly if the mixture is more watery.

8. Can I make these gluten‑free?

Yes—use gluten‑free tortillas. Be sure other ingredients (seasonings, tortillas, sausage) are certified gluten‑free.

9. How can I add more vegetables?

Include items such as spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, or bell peppers. Just sauté until softened and drain excess moisture.

10. How to reheat without drying out?

Reheat slowly, preferably covered, in an oven at moderate temperature; or microwave with a damp paper towel, then crisp in a skillet if desired.

Conclusion

A breakfast burrito is a delicious, flexible, and convenient meal that suits many preferences and schedules. Whether you keep it simple with eggs and cheese or pile on veggies, meats, and sauces, you’ll have a satisfying dish that warms you up, fuels your day, and travels well. With good planning, you can make them ahead, freeze, and enjoy a hot and tasty burrito any morning.

Breakfast Burrito