Quick and Easy Breakfast Burritos Recipe For Busy Mornings
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This quick and easy recipe for Breakfast Burritos will start your day with a burst of flavor!
Dive into this simple yet delightful recipe, which combines vibrant eggs, crisp bell peppers, and melty cheese in a soft flour tortilla.
Perfect for busy mornings or a lazy weekend brunch, these burritos are sure to be a hit!
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What Are Breakfast Burritos?
Breakfast burritos are a fantastic way to kick off your day with a satisfying meal.
Take all the good things about a cooked breakfast—eggs, meat, cheese—wrap it in a soft tortilla, and you have a breakfast burrito!
They originated in the American Southwest and have become a popular breakfast option. They are beloved for their portability and the ease with which they can accommodate a range of dietary preferences.
Our recipe here is suitable for vegetarians and contains creamy scrambled eggs, green onions, bell peppers, and cheese.
But they are easy to customize, and you can even meal prep them! Check out our Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos filled with ground turkey, spinach, and mushrooms.
For spicy breakfast options, why not try our North African Shakshuka Recipe (Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Feta) or Mexican Huevos Rancheros?
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Breakfast Burritos Recipe:
Number of Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
While you may prefer to skip to the recipe card, we recommend reading through the blog post to avoid missing valuable tips and substitution suggestions and to ensure you have the necessary ingredients, equipment, and understanding of the steps and timings.
Ingredients for Breakfast Burritos
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- Olive Oil—This is used to cook the veggies and eggs.
- Green Onions and Bell Pepper—Adds color and flavor to the burritos.
- Large Eggs—For the scrambled egg filling.
- Milk—Makes the eggs fluffy and creamy.
- Salt and Black Pepper—To taste, bringing out the flavors.
- Flour Tortillas—Warm them before filling to make them easier to fold and prevent tearing.
- Shredded Cheese—Use your favorite cheese—Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack are great options for burritos.
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is on the recipe card at the end of this post. The Purple Pumpkin Blog uses both cups and weighted measurements in its recipes, making American cups and kitchen food scales valuable tools for trying all the recipes. We provide US customary, imperial, and metric measurements. Still, it’s important to note that while you can combine cup measurements with weighted measures, never mix US customary/imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.) with metric (kilograms, grams, liters, etc.).
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Substitutions and Alternations To Try!
Want some variety to your breakfast burritos? Use scrambled eggs as a base and add extras to suit your personal tastes:
- Dairy-Free: Swap the milk in this recipe with a dairy-free alternative, like unsweetened almond milk. You can also use water or leave it out altogether.
- Creamy Eggs: Instead of milk, try sour cream, heavy cream (double cream), or crème fraîche when you scramble your eggs.
- Meats: Cook some bacon, ham, or breakfast sausage and chop it for your burrito filling. Or cook ground turkey with fresh jalapeño for a spicy addition.
- Vegetables: Bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach are great veggies to include. Sliced avocado or a spoonful of guacamole work well, too.
- Extras: For extra texture and taste, add ingredients like hot sauce, hash browns, or even tater tots.
- Vegan: Sweet potatoes, black beans, and vegan cheese make a tasty plant-based option.
Storing Leftovers & Freezing
- Storing Leftovers:
- Breakfast burritos are best served the day they are made. But if you have leftovers, wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Freezing Instructions:
- Assemble the burritos and cool completely.
- Wrap individually in a double layer of plastic wrap to help prevent freezer burn and eliminate unwanted freezer smells.
- Flash freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer-safe food bag for extended storage.
- To keep track of your food storage, write the dish’s name, date, thawing, and reheating instructions.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat from frozen: Unwrap the burrito and place it on a plate in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. (The time may vary depending on your microwave.) Ensure food is piping hot throughout.
- TIP! To prevent the burrito and flour tortilla from drying out, cover it with a damp paper towel.
- Crisp up the burrito after microwaving by placing it in a hot skillet and flipping both sides to brown.
- Alternatively, preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4 and reheat the frozen burrito on a baking sheet for 10-20 minutes or until hot. Wrap the burrito in aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- With all leftovers, ensure the food looks and smells okay before consuming.
- Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart for Cooking
- You can always consult the Food Standards Agency in your country for the most up-to-date advice on storing and freezing foods: Food Standards Agency (UK) | Food Safety (USA).
Breakfast Burrito Combos
Here are some tasty and creative combinations for breakfast burrito fillings that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences:
- Classic Breakfast Burrito: Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, diced cooked potatoes, and sautéed red onions. Serve with a side of spicy salsa.
- Vegetarian Delight: Scrambled tofu or eggs, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and sliced avocado. On the side, a dollop of sour cream and fresh pico de gallo.
- Southwestern Style: Eggs scrambled with taco seasoning, black beans, corn, pepper jack cheese, and diced green chiles. Topped with guacamole and salsa verde.
- Meat Lovers’ Feast: Eggs, sausage, ham, bacon bits, and Colby jack cheese. Serve with chipotle mayo or hot sauce.
- Healthy and Hearty: Egg whites, turkey bacon, sautéed kale, cherry tomatoes, and low-fat mozzarella.
- Spicy and Bold: Scrambled eggs with jalapeños, chorizo, queso fresco, roasted red peppers, and cilantro. Drizzled with a spicy chipotle sauce.
- Sweet and Savory: Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, grilled pineapple, and Swiss cheese. Serve with a maple syrup drizzle.
Printable Breakfast Burritos Recipe Card
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Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium green onions sliced
- 1½ medium bell pepper green, red, or yellow, chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 flour tortillas 8″ diameter, heated
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch (25cm) nonstick skillet/frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and bell peppers for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl with a fork or wire whisk until well mixed.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently until the eggs are set but still moist.
- Spoon the egg mixture onto warm tortillas; sprinkle with cheese.
- Roll up tortillas, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.