Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

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This Breakfast Burrito is the perfect breakfast, or make a bunch and freeze them for those crazy mornings.
Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (1)Breakfast has always been my favorite meal, I never skip it, it's just a great way to start the day. These babies are packed with so many layers of flavor, eggs, sausage, bacon, veggies, tots, and of course cheese. Although they are really very versatile, you can add whatever veggies you have on hand or leave them out altogether.

Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (2)Breakfast is my favorite meal, we eat these burritos a lot. This recipe has bacon, sausage, tater tots, and cheese with just a hint of spice with the jalapeno and freshness from the tomatoes and cilantro all wrapped in a tortilla blanket. If you love biscuits try my Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit.

Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (3)Give these simple savory breakfast bundles a try, your family will thank you. You might also want to check out my Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich for another easy and delicious breakfast.

Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (4)I usually make a bunch of these and wrap them up in this plastic wrap and put them in freezer bags. Perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast on those rushed mornings.

Ways to heat these breakfast burritos!

  • Wrap a damp paper towel around the burrito. Place in microwave and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-low heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Place burrito seam side down and cook for about 1 minute then rotate. Watch carefully so they don't burn.
  • Heat an oven to 350 degrees. Place the burritos on a baking sheet. Bake 5-8 minutes or until heated through.

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Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (5)

Loaded Breakfast Burrito

Wendie

This Breakfast Burrito is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, or make a bunch and freeze them for those crazy mornings. Loaded with so many layers of flavor, eggs, sausage, bacon, veggies, tots, and of course cheese.

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Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 861 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag of tater tots about 2 cups
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage I use hot
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 8 eggs scrambled
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 3 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 6-8 10 inch tortillas

Instructions

  • Prepare tater tots according to the pkg directions and set them aside.

  • Heat a skillet on medium cook bacon until desired crispiness drain and set aside, let cool and chop into bit size pieces. In the same skillet drain the bacon fat and add the sausage, peppers, and onions. Breaking the meat up with a spoon, cook until done about 6-7 minutes remove from the pan and set aside.

  • In a medium bowl whisk eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet heat the butter up then add the egg mixture cook on medium-low just until cooked, and remove from heat. Always better to slightly undercook the eggs.

  • In the middle of a flour tortilla add some cheese, then a couple of tablespoons of the scrambled eggs. Followed by some bacon and sausage, jalapeños, and onions.. Add a few tater tots and some fresh tomatoes and a pinch of cilantro then tuck the sides in and roll up the tortilla. Place on a platter cover with a damp paper towel and pop into the microwave for just a few seconds to melt the cheese.

To heat

  • Wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute.

  • Or heat a skillet on medium-low heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Place burrito in skillet and cook for about 1 minute then rotate. Watching carefully not to burn.

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Notes

**Note** You can easily double this recipe and freeze them. Just wrap each one in some plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag.

For frozen burritos- wrap a damp paper towel around the frozen burrito and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Then 30-second increments after that until heated through. Then you can fry them in a little olive oil as directed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gramsCalories: 861kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 56gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 388mgSodium: 1993mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

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  1. Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (6)Wendie

    The nutritional info has been added.

  2. Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (7)Karen Eckford

    Hi what is the nutritional value on carbs, fat and protein pkease

  3. Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (8)Wendie

    No they don't keep their crunch. But they don't get soggy either.

  4. Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (9)Wendie

    Yay Janice! So happy you both loved them 🙂

  5. Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (10)Janice

    Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (11)
    I just made a batch of these and had enough left to make two small sample burrito's and both my husband and myself loved them! It takes some time to prep everything but worth it. I will definitely make these again as well as share the recipe with friends.

  6. Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (12)Christina

    Do the tater tots stay crispy if you freeze and reheat?

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Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

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Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} - Butter Your Biscuit? ›

In the middle of a flour tortilla add some cheese, then a couple of tablespoons of the scrambled eggs. Followed by some bacon and sausage, jalapeños, and onions.. Add a few tater tots and some fresh tomatoes and a pinch of cilantro then tuck the sides in and roll up the tortilla.

How do you keep frozen breakfast burritos from getting soggy? ›

How Do I Make My Frozen Burritos Not Soggy?
  1. Cool the filling slightly. If the filling is way too hot when you add it to the burrito, it can cause the tortillas to become soggy.
  2. Pre-cook the veggies. Veggies release a lot of moisture as they cook. ...
  3. Drain excess grease. ...
  4. Go easy on ingredients with high water content.
Mar 7, 2022

How long do homemade breakfast burritos last in the freezer? ›

How Long Can a Breakfast Burrito Last in the Freezer? These burritos will last in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I don't recommend freezing them longer than 3 months because they will begin to lose moisture and can develop freezer burn.

Are breakfast burritos good frozen? ›

These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast.

How long to cook frozen breakfast burrito in toaster oven? ›

How to Cook a Frozen Burrito Using a Toaster Oven
  1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 from microwaving steps above.
  2. Discard paper towel and transfer burrito to toaster oven.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees. Serve.
Aug 11, 2022

How to make frozen burritos crunchy? ›

1. Cook frozen burritos at 300°F for 15 minutes or until desired crispness. 2. Serve with Ranch Dressing and Spicy Salsa.

Does sour cream freeze well? ›

Yes, you can freeze sour cream for later use when it's unopened. The original container that the sour cream comes in is typically freezer-safe, so there's no need to transfer it into a different container.

Do homemade burritos freeze well? ›

Transfer the wrapped burritos to a freezer-safe plastic container or bag. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months (but ideally use within 3 months, or else they might have some freezer burn and off flavors). Reheat the burritos: To reheat a large burrito, unwrap from foil and place on a microwave-safe plate.

What is the best way to freeze burritos? ›

Wrap them well.

I reheat several in one sitting usually. An alternative means of wrapping is to wrap each one individually in foil or plastic wrap and then store the whole lot in a freezer bag. This method is particularly helpful if you're going to pack a few burritos for work or school.

How unhealthy is a breakfast burrito? ›

A “basic” burrito of tortilla, two eggs and potatoes starts at 740 calories and 31 g fat. This is a burrito with NO cheese and NO meat. Start adding cheese, beans, bacon, sausage, carne adovada, and/or chorizo and the calories and fat grams quickly add up to 1,000 – 1,200 calories (or more if you smother it in chile).

Why are my breakfast burritos soggy? ›

Tip: Overcooking can result in increasingly soggy burritos as the ingredients will continue to release more and more moisture with prolonged heat. Tip: If you have a food thermometer, you can take the temperature of your reheated burritos to know they are cooked completely when reheated to a temperature of 165°

Can you freeze scrambled eggs? ›

You can also freeze scrambled eggs after they have been cooked. This is a good way to meal prep for the week and to use in dishes like ham fried rice, or for a quick breakfast. They freeze well and taste really good. Let the cooked scrambled eggs cool completely.

Are frozen burritos better in oven or microwave? ›

Microwaving a burrito results in a softer tortilla, while cooking in the oven gives a crispier shell. There is no need to thaw frozen burritos before baking them.

How long do frozen burritos last in the freezer? ›

Cool the burritos completely. Individually wrap the burritos in plastic wrap or press-n-seal and transfer them to a large freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Microwave method: Remove the plastic wrap and wrap each burrito in a damp paper towel.

What is in a Jimmy Dean breakfast burrito? ›

Featuring real eggs, sausage and cheese rolled into soft flour tortillas, these fully cooked breakfast burritos are the ultimate grab and go breakfast. With 11 grams of protein per serving, these burritos are a tasty microwavable breakfast option that is easy to prepare and ready in minutes.

How do you store burritos so they don't get soggy? ›

Fold the burritos: Roll the burrito tightly by folding the sides over the filling, then rolling from the bottom up. Wrap and freeze: Wrap the burrito tightly in the aluminum foil and repeat with filling and folding the remaining burritos.

How do you make breakfast burritos not dry? ›

Sour Cream – keeps the eggs moist. Ham – We used chopped deli ham to make these burritos protein-packed. Cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese keeps the filling moist and gooey and helps it reheat better.

How to make breakfast burritos that aren t dry? ›

Microwave the tortilla on a plate for about 20-30 seconds until it's almost melted (but not so much that you dry out your tortilla). This creates an extra barrier in between the wet eggs and the tortilla. (I also tried cheese first without melting, and that is okay too. Melting keeps the cheese more in place.)

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