The Ultimate Homemade Breakfast Burrito: Easy, Crispy & Freezer-Friendly

Unlock the secret to the best breakfast burritos you’ll ever taste! This classic recipe is designed to become a beloved staple in your kitchen, perfect for busy mornings or convenient meal prepping. You’ll fall in love with the harmonious blend of light and fluffy scrambled eggs, perfectly slow-roasted crispy hash, and rich, freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese. Get ready to elevate your breakfast game!

If you’re an egg lover, this is genuinely the best breakfast burrito recipe you’ll ever encounter. These burritos have become a legendary favorite in our household, vanishing almost as quickly as they’re made!

It’s always a debate whether we prefer these classic breakfast burritos or our equally beloved vegan breakfast burritos. The good news? Both recipes share the same incredibly flavorful crispy potato hash, which is truly the heart and soul of their deliciousness.

For more incredible breakfast ideas, you absolutely must try this hash brown egg casserole. It’s another family favorite that perfectly combines comfort and flavor.

The Secret to Unbeatable Flavor: Our Crispy Potato Hash

The unparalleled flavor profile of these burritos comes largely from our signature crispy potato hash. Imagine a delightful mix of slow-roasted sweet and russet potatoes, caramelized to perfection with aromatic garlic and sweet onions. This combination creates a depth of flavor that simply cannot be matched by any other breakfast potato recipe.

This hash isn’t just a side dish; it’s a star ingredient that transforms these burritos into something truly extraordinary. The tender interior and perfectly crisp exterior of the potatoes, infused with savory garlic, onion, and a hint of thyme, truly make every bite burst with incredible taste.

Simple Steps to Breakfast Burrito Perfection

Despite their gourmet taste, these burritos are surprisingly straightforward to assemble, focusing on three key elements that deliver maximum flavor:

1. Fluffy Scrambled Eggs: Cooked to soft, pillowy perfection.
2. Freshly Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese: For that irresistible, tangy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
3. Crispy Potato Hash: The flavorful foundation that ties everything together.

While the prep time might take a little effort, we promise the end result – a warm, satisfying, and deeply flavorful breakfast burrito – is absolutely worth every minute!

Choosing Your Perfect Potato Hash Method

For the essential potato hash in this recipe, you have a couple of fantastic options, both yielding delicious results:

• You can follow our recipe for this oven-roasted hash. This method allows the potatoes to slowly caramelize and crisp up beautifully in the oven, intensifying their natural sweetness and savory notes.
• Alternatively, if you own an air fryer, we highly recommend trying our air fryer breakfast hash. It’s essentially the same amazing recipe, but the air fryer offers a typically faster cooking time and an unbeatable crispy texture. It’s a game-changer for quick, perfectly cooked potatoes.

Here’s a glimpse of what the air fryer hash looks like – golden brown, perfectly crispy, and packed with flavor.

As mentioned, the hash is where a significant amount of that amazing flavor comes from. The blend of savory garlic, pungent onion, and earthy thyme deeply infuses these potatoes, making them incredibly aromatic and delicious. And trust us on this: whatever you do, be sure to grate your cheddar cheese fresh. The difference in taste and meltiness compared to pre-shredded cheese is substantial and truly makes these burritos shine!

Meal Prep Made Easy: Freezing and Reheating Breakfast Burritos

One of the best features of these incredible breakfast burritos is how wonderfully they lend themselves to meal prepping. Make a large batch on the weekend, and enjoy quick, satisfying breakfasts all week long. They are perfect for busy mornings when you need a delicious and hearty meal without the fuss.

How to Freeze Breakfast Burritos for Future Enjoyment

Freezing these burritos is incredibly simple, ensuring you have a stash of gourmet breakfasts ready at a moment’s notice:

1. Allow the freshly assembled burritos to cool completely to room temperature. This prevents condensation and ice crystals from forming, which can affect texture.
2. Wrap each individual burrito tightly in aluminum foil. Make sure it’s sealed well to protect against freezer burn.
3. Place the foil-wrapped burritos into a freezer-safe zip-top bag. For convenience, I’ve found that a gallon-sized bag typically holds about 4 breakfast burritos comfortably. Remove as much air as possible from the bag before sealing.
4. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Having these on hand is a lifesaver for those hectic weekday mornings!

How to Reheat Frozen Breakfast Burritos to Perfection

Reheating your frozen burritos is quick and easy, resulting in a warm and delicious meal:

1. Remove a frozen burrito from the freezer and unwrap it from the aluminum foil.
2. Place the unwrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate.
3. Microwave on high for one minute to begin thawing.
4. Carefully cut the burrito in half (this helps heat penetrate more evenly).
5. Continue microwaving for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the filling is heated throughout and the cheese is beautifully melted and gooey. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage.

For an even crisper exterior, after microwaving, you can briefly pan-fry the burrito in a lightly oiled skillet for a minute or two on each side, or pop it in a toaster oven until golden.

Customizing Your Breakfast Burrito

While this classic recipe is fantastic as is, don’t hesitate to get creative with your additions! Here are some ideas to make these burritos uniquely yours:

• Add Protein: Cooked and crumbled bacon, breakfast sausage, or chorizo would make a hearty addition. For a vegetarian option, consider black beans or refried beans.
• Extra Veggies: Sautéed bell peppers, spinach (wilted into the eggs), mushrooms, or diced tomatoes can add extra nutrients and flavor.
• Spice It Up: A dash of hot sauce in the eggs, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, or a few jalapeño slices can add a kick.
• Fresh Toppings: After reheating, consider adding fresh avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, or a spoonful of your favorite salsa.

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Breakfast Burrito Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Best Breakfast Burrito Recipe

By:

Joy Shull

Easy vegetarian breakfast burrito recipe packed full of flavor. Crispy roasted potatoes, fresh cheddar cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs make this out of this world delicious!

Prep:

20 minutes mins

Cook:

40 minutes mins

Total:

1 hour hr

Servings:
8

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Ingredients

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  1
  batch simple vegan breakfast hash
  

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  OR air fryer breakfast hash
  

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  10 eggs

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  1/8 cup 2% milk

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  1 tablespoon butter

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  8 tortillas

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  2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

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  salt and pepper

Instructions

• Make breakfast hash according to instructions. You can either make the oven hash or the air fryer hash, both will work beautifully.
• When your hash is nearing completion, begin preparing your scrambled eggs.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the 10 eggs with 1/8 cup of 2% milk until well combined and slightly frothy.
• Once the butter is melted and sizzling, pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Gently scramble the eggs, pushing them from the edges to the center, until they are fluffy and cooked through, usually taking about 7-10 minutes. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
• Season the scrambled eggs generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once both the crispy hash and fluffy eggs are ready, it’s time to assemble your delicious burritos.
• Lay out your tortillas. Start by spreading a portion of the scrambled eggs, then top with approximately 1/4 cup of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese per burrito, and finally, add a generous scoop of the crispy potato hash.
• To freeze the burritos for later: Wrap each assembled burrito tightly in aluminum foil. Then, place the foil-wrapped burritos into a freezer-safe zip-top bag. A gallon-sized bag typically holds about 4 burritos. These can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• To reheat a frozen burrito: Remove the burrito from the foil and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for one minute to start thawing. Carefully cut the burrito in half, then continue to heat in the microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and gooey. For a crispier finish, you can also pan-fry or use a toaster oven after microwaving.

Nutrition

Calories:
464
kcal

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Carbohydrates:
21
g

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Protein:
26
g

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Fat:
31
g

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Saturated Fat:
16
g

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Polyunsaturated Fat:
11
g

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Trans Fat:
1
g

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Cholesterol:
293
mg

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Sodium:
714
mg

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Fiber:
4
g

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Sugar:
2
g

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