These easy breakfast burritos are packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, crispy potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
They’re filling, customizable, and perfect for busy mornings. You can prepare several burritos at once, wrap them individually, and refrigerate or freeze them for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
Whether you’re making breakfast for the family, preparing brunch for friends, or stocking your freezer with grab-and-go meals, these homemade breakfast burritos are an easy and delicious choice.
Why You’ll Love These Breakfast Burritos
- Hearty and filling breakfast
- Easy to customize
- Great for meal prep
- Freezer-friendly
- Perfect for busy mornings
- Packed with protein and vegetables
- Easy family breakfast
- Great for brunch
- Delicious with salsa or hot sauce
- Ready in about 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Breakfast Filling
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups frozen or refrigerated diced hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 6 large flour tortillas, 10-inch size
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 avocado, sliced or diced
Optional Add-Ins
- Cooked bacon
- Diced ham
- Black beans
- Jalapeños
- Spinach
- Pepper Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
How to Make Breakfast Burritos
1. Cook the Breakfast Sausage
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the breakfast sausage and cook while breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
Continue cooking until browned and fully cooked.
Transfer the sausage to a plate and drain excess grease if needed.
2. Cook the Potatoes
Add the butter to the same skillet.
Add the diced potatoes and cook until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
Stir occasionally so the potatoes brown evenly.
Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the Vegetables
Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet.
Cook for several minutes until the vegetables become slightly tender while still maintaining some texture.
If you’re using spinach or jalapeños, add them at this stage.
4. Scramble the Eggs
Crack the eggs into a bowl.
Whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low.
Add the eggs to the skillet with the potatoes and vegetables.
Cook gently while stirring until the eggs are softly scrambled and just set.
Avoid overcooking because the eggs will continue cooking slightly from the residual heat.
5. Add the Sausage and Cheese
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet.
Stir everything together.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture.
Allow it to melt slightly.
Remove the skillet from the heat.
6. Warm the Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas individually in a dry skillet for about 10–15 seconds per side.
You can also microwave them briefly between slightly damp paper towels.
Warm tortillas are much easier to fold without cracking.
7. Fill the Burritos
Place one warm tortilla on a clean work surface.
Add a portion of the egg, sausage, potato, and cheese mixture slightly below the center.
Add a spoonful of salsa.
Top with avocado and fresh cilantro if desired.
Don’t overfill the tortilla.
8. Fold the Burrito
Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the filling.
Fold both sides toward the center.
Then roll the burrito tightly upward, keeping the filling tucked inside.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
9. Serve Immediately
Serve the breakfast burritos warm.
Cut them in half diagonally for an easy presentation.
Serve with extra salsa, hot sauce, avocado, or sour cream.
How to Make Crispy Breakfast Burritos
For a crispy outside, heat a clean skillet over medium heat.
Place the assembled burrito seam-side down.
Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden and crisp.
This creates a delicious toasted tortilla exterior while keeping the filling warm and cheesy.
Can I Make Breakfast Burritos Ahead of Time?
Absolutely.
Breakfast burritos are excellent for meal prep.
Prepare the filling and allow it to cool slightly.
Assemble the burritos, wrap them individually, and refrigerate or freeze them.
For the best texture, avoid adding too much salsa or other watery ingredients before freezing.
Add those toppings after reheating.
How to Freeze Breakfast Burritos
Allow the cooked filling to cool before assembling.
Prepare the burritos and wrap each one tightly in parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Place the wrapped burritos inside a freezer-safe bag or container.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Labeling them with the date makes it easier to keep track of your freezer meals.
How to Reheat Frozen Breakfast Burritos
For the best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Remove the wrapping and place the burrito on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave for approximately 1–2 minutes, turning halfway through.
For a crisp exterior, finish it in a skillet or air fryer for a few minutes.
If reheating directly from frozen, use shorter microwave intervals and turn the burrito several times to heat the center evenly.
What Tortillas Are Best?
Large flour tortillas work best because they’re flexible and easy to fold.
Choose approximately 10-inch tortillas for generously filled breakfast burritos.
Whole wheat tortillas can also be used if preferred.
Avoid very small tortillas because they can be difficult to fill and fold.
Can I Use Bacon Instead of Sausage?
Yes.
Cooked crispy bacon makes an excellent substitute.
You can also combine bacon and sausage for an extra hearty burrito.
Can I Add Beans?
Yes.
Black beans are especially good in breakfast burritos.
Drain and rinse canned black beans before adding them.
Warm them in the skillet with the other ingredients.
Can I Make Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos?
Absolutely.
Simply leave out the sausage and add extra vegetables and beans.
Good combinations include:
- Scrambled eggs
- Black beans
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Cheddar cheese
- Avocado
Easy Breakfast Burrito Variations
Bacon Breakfast Burritos
Replace the sausage with crispy bacon and add cheddar cheese.
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Burritos
Use diced cooked ham with scrambled eggs and Monterey Jack cheese.
Southwest Breakfast Burritos
Add black beans, corn, salsa, avocado, and Pepper Jack cheese.
Veggie Breakfast Burritos
Use spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, potatoes, eggs, and cheese.
Spicy Breakfast Burritos
Add jalapeños, hot sausage, Pepper Jack cheese, and your favorite hot sauce.
Steak Breakfast Burritos
Add thinly sliced cooked steak with scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheddar cheese.
How Do I Prevent Breakfast Burritos From Getting Soggy?
Let hot ingredients cool slightly before assembling.
Avoid adding too much salsa or other watery ingredients inside the burrito.
If you’re meal prepping, add salsa, avocado, and sour cream after reheating rather than before freezing.
Crisping the assembled burrito in a skillet also helps keep the tortilla firm.
How Long Do Breakfast Burritos Last in the Refrigerator?
Cooked breakfast burritos can generally be refrigerated for about 3 to 4 days when stored properly.
Wrap them individually and keep them refrigerated until ready to reheat.
What to Serve With Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast burritos are filling on their own, but they’re delicious with:
- Fresh salsa
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Fresh fruit
- Orange slices
- Hash browns
- Coffee
- Orange juice
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen hash browns?
Yes. Frozen diced hash browns are convenient and work very well.
Can I use corn tortillas?
Flour tortillas are recommended because they’re more flexible, but large corn tortillas can work if warmed carefully.
Can I add cheese before cooking the eggs?
It’s better to add the cheese toward the end so it melts without becoming overcooked.
Can I make mini breakfast burritos?
Yes. Use smaller tortillas and reduce the filling amount.
Can I make breakfast burritos without potatoes?
Yes. Simply replace the potatoes with extra vegetables, beans, or meat.
Can I use liquid egg whites?
Yes. They can be substituted for whole eggs, although the texture and flavor will be slightly different.
Recipe Card
Breakfast Burritos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes
Servings: 6 burritos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups diced hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro, optional
- Avocado, optional
Instructions
- Brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet.
- Remove the sausage and drain excess grease.
- Add butter and cook diced potatoes until golden and crisp.
- Add bell pepper and onion and cook until slightly tender.
- Whisk eggs and add them to the skillet.
- Gently scramble until just set.
- Return the sausage to the skillet.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until slightly melted.
- Warm the tortillas.
- Add the filling to each tortilla.
- Top with salsa, avocado, and cilantro if desired.
- Fold the bottom and sides inward.
- Roll tightly into a burrito.
- Serve immediately or crisp in a skillet.
- For meal prep, wrap individually and refrigerate or freeze.