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If you’re anything like me, mornings can be chaotic. Between hitting snooze and trying to get out the door on time, breakfast often ends up as an afterthought. That’s where these meal prep breakfast burritos save the day. They’re hearty, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to grab and go.
I pack these with perfectly seasoned scrambled eggs, ground sausage, sautéed veggies, and melty cheese. Oh, and the best part? They’re freezer-friendly!
Whether I’m in a rush or just craving something satisfying, these burritos deliver every single time. Try these with my Easy Home Fries for the ultimate breakfast.
Ingredients for Breakfast Burritos
- Olive Oil: Helps sauté the onions and peppers to perfection.
- Yellow Onion: Adds a sweet and savory base to the filling.
- Bell Pepper: Brings a pop of color and a slight crunch to the burritos.
- Salt and Pepper: Enhances the flavors of the entire dish.
- Ground Meat: Choose chicken, pork, turkey sausage, or chorizo for a protein-packed filling.
- Garlic Powder and Chili Powder: Add a subtle kick of flavor to the meat.
- Butter: Ensures creamy, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs.
- Eggs: The star ingredient, providing a fluffy and protein-rich base.
- Colby Jack Cheese: Melts beautifully for that gooey, cheesy bite.
- Flour Tortillas: The perfect vehicle to hold all the deliciousness together.
How to make Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos
Sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil, then cook seasoned ground meat until done. Scramble eggs until just set.
I like to put all of the cooked ingredients and shredded cheese into seperate bowls for ease when wrapping the burritos.
Layer eggs, meat mixture, and cheese onto tortillas, roll into burritos, and wrap.
To roll the burritos, first fold in fold in the tortilla sides, then fold the tortilla up from the bottom, and then finish rolling the burrito up until it has closed.
I like to brown the tortillas over medium heat in a pan for about a minute per side to seal the burritos.
Store the breakfast burritos in the fridge or freezer.
If storing in the fridge, just pop the burritos in the microwave or air fryer. If freezing, reheat the breakfast burritos in the air fryer for 20 minutes at 400 degrees or in the microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Every microwave and air fryer heat differently, so this is suggested.
Commonly Asked Questions
The breakfast burritos will stay fresh for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Absolutely! Wrap them tightly in foil or parchment paper, then store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
For a crispy finish, air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Or, microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 4 minutes.
It’s optional, but browning adds a deliciously crispy texture.
Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil , or any neutral oil
- 1 yellow Onion, diced
- 1 green Bell pepper , diced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 lb pork sausage , turkey or chicken sausage or chorizo
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 12 large Eggs , whisked
- 8 oz shredded cheese
- 8 large flour Tortillas
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat, once hot add in the olive oil. Add in the diced onions and bell pepper. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To the same pan, add your ground meat of choice, mix together with the onions and peppers. Season with the garlic powder and chili powder. Break up the meat some and cook until cooked through. Remove this mixture from the pan and set aside. Drain any excess grease there may be.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same pan melt the butter. Once melted pour in the whisked eggs. Wait about 1 min and start to gently scramble the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs until they are just done, they should still be moist. Don’t overcook them or they will be overcooked when reheating the burritos. Remove the eggs and set aside.
- Now it’s time to assemble the burritos. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 8-10 seconds, this will make it easier to roll. Line the tortillas up for an easy assembly line.
- To the middle add the eggs, top with the meat mixture then finish with cheese. To roll the burritos, first fold in fold in the tortilla sides, then fold the tortilla up from the bottom, and then finish rolling the burrito up until it has closed.
- I like to brown one side of the tortilla in a pan to help seal and have a crispy finish.
- Wrap each burrito in parchment paper or foil. Label and put into the fridge or freezer. To reheat from the fridge, air fry for 7 min or microwave for 2 minutes.
- To reheat the burritos from frozen, remove the wrapper and place the breakfast burritos in the air fryer for 20 minutes at 400 degrees or in the microwave for 4 minutes. Every microwave and air fryer heat differently, so this is suggested.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It was really good. I made it for myself and hubby. Was easy and quick to make. Definitely gonna be a staple in our home.
Thank you Temi! I’m so happy you and hubby enjoyed the burritos.