Breakfast Burritos

Recipe Ingredients

You don’t need lots of fancy ingredients for these meal prep breakfast burritos, but each one was expertly chosen for best results.

Large Eggs: To count as a breakfast burrito recipe, eggs are a must! These eggs get an extra boost of flavor from chopped green chiles, a zero-prep flavor addition that takes basic eggs up a notch.

Tortillas: Use burrito-sized tortillas which are bigger than tortillas for tacos, so filling and rolling is simple and fast.

Cooked Breakfast Sausages: You can cook your own sausages using raw sausage links, but widely available precooked sausages cut down on cooking time. Cut them in 1/4-inch pieces before browning to evenly distribute throughout your burritos.

Cheese: While almost any shredded cheese will work in this recipe, Mexican cheese blend—a mix of melty Monterey Jack, classic cheddar, tangy Asadero, and creamy queso quesadilla cheeses—offers the perfect balance of flavors for this breakfast burrito recipe.

Other Ingredients: Vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.

Cookware You’ll Need

These breakfast burritos require just a few items for simple stovetop preparation.

Large Nonstick Skillet: A 12-inch nonstick skillet provides plenty of room for cooking hash browns, so they nicely brown without sticking. Use the same skillet for cooking the eggs and sausage to cut down on dishes.

Large Heatproof Spatula: A rubber or silicone spatula or “spoonula” makes quick work of scrambled eggs and hash browns without scratching the nonstick pan surface.

Foil and Freezer Bags: If freezing, use heavy duty foil and thicker freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. Both protect the flavor and texture of the burritos, helping prevent freezer burn.

How to Make Breakfast Burritos

Here’s how to make breakfast burritos in one skillet for easy cleanup.

1. Cook the Hash Browns

For the perfect color and texture, the potatoes need to cook undisturbed for about 7 minutes; resist the urge to stir or turn.

2. Cook the Sausage and Eggs

Heat the sausage before adding the beaten egg, chiles, salt, and pepper mixture, cooking just until scrambled. Don’t overcook; the eggs will continue to set up after removing from the heat.

3. Assemble Breakfast Burritos

Layer the hash browns, cheese, egg, and sausage mixture in a line down each tortilla. Tightly roll up using the tortilla to tuck the fillings in as you go. Do not overfill; overfilled burritos are difficult to close and can tear open.

4. Serve or Freeze Burritos

Enjoy these easy breakfast burritos while they’re hot, or follow our instructions to freeze and reheat them for later. You also can keep burritos warm for up to 30 minutes by placing in a 13x9-inch baking dish (seam side down), covering with foil, and holding in a 200°F oven.

Easy Breakfast Burrito Additions

Customize this breakfast burrito recipe to your liking. One reviewer commented, “Delicious. I tried them with pork sausage and later chorizo. I will make them with ham too, or whatever is leftover in the pantry. I've used green chilies and also tomatoes with green chilis.”

Here are some of our favorite flavor additions and swaps.

Seasonings: Add extra seasonings to the egg and chiles mixture, like 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, ground cumin, or dried oregano leaves. Omit chiles for picky eaters.

Sausage: Substitute bacon; try our air-fryer bacon. Bacon makes a tasty addition to these breakfast burritos. Just crumble half a slice, and add to each tortilla before rolling them up—or serve some on the side.

Cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, and pepper Jack are good melting cheeses that work well in burritos.

Toppings: Some of our favorites are cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and hot sauce for these easy breakfast burritos.

Wrapping the Burritos

Not sure how to fold your filled tortilla into a breakfast burrito? We’ve got you covered with these tips.

1. Fill the Burrito

Add fillings in a horizontal line across the center of each tortilla, stopping at least 1 1/2 inches from edge of tortilla. The warm filling ingredients steam the tortillas a bit and make them easier to roll. If you plan to freeze this batch, cool the filling ingredients for an additional 30 minutes before assembling to prevent freezer burn.

2. Fold in the Sides

Use both hands to fold the left and right sides of the tortilla over about half of the line of filling.

3. Tuck and Roll

Keep holding the sides in; then, use your thumbs to lift the bottom half of the tortilla over the filling. Using a firm but gentle pressure, begin rolling the burrito tightly from the bottom up toward the top edge. Keep the filling snug against the tortilla as you roll. Place seam-side down to prevent unrolling.

Storing and Reheating

These make-ahead breakfast burritos were designed to freeze and reheat, taking some drama out of busy mornings. They’re also good for prepping ahead for a weekend brunch.

Fridge

Burritos should be eaten immediately or frozen. Refrigerating can cause the filling to soften the tortilla, making the burrito soggy.

Freezer

Allow filling ingredients to cool slightly before filling tortillas and wrapping in foil to avoid creating too much steam, which can lead to freezer burn. Then, wrap each burrito in foil, and place them in a freezer grade resealable bag. Frozen burritos can be stored up to 1 month.

Reheating

Do not thaw before reheating. To heat: Remove 1 burrito from foil and wrap in lightly dampened paper towel. Place on microwavable plate; microwave on high 2 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes 30 seconds, turning once, until heated through (at least 165°F). If heating more than one burrito at a time, additional cook time may be required. Check to make sure the centers are steaming hot before serving.

Why Pillsbury Users Love This Recipe

With tons of stellar reviews, this highly rated recipe has home cooks raving!

Reviewers love that the burritos freeze well, making them a convenient option for quick breakfasts throughout the week. Plus, they’re a hit with families since they’re easy enough for kids to make themselves.

Many cooks made successful flavor swaps like skipping the sausage or using different meats, such as ground pork sausage, chorizo, and ham. Other families adapted the recipe to suit their dietary needs by using turkey links or omitting certain ingredients like green chiles.

Let us know how you make it your own!