These Breakfast Burritos will make a breakfast person out of you. We love make-ahead breakfast ideas like Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches or Egg Muffins to make rushed mornings just a little bit easier. You will love the make-ahead option – they taste just as good as the day you made them.
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If you are looking for more great breakfast recipes to make breakfast truly memorable, don’t miss our Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with the best frosting, Breakfast Tacos, or our family’s favorite Omelette Recipe.
Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe
These Breakfast Burritos are crisp on the outside and filled with tender scrambled eggs, ham, and plenty of melty cheese, of course. If you haven’t tried sautéing breakfast burritos, try these and you won’t want them any other way.
This Breakfast Burrito recipe is one of the first things I learned to cook when Vadim and I got married and they have been a family favorite ever since. Breakfast Burritos are excellent served with hot sauce, Pico de Gallo, a dollop of Guacamole, or Homemade Salsa, but they have plenty of flavor and juiciness when served plain.
Watch the Breakfast Burritos Video
Everything about these Breakfast Burritos is good. I hope they make busy mornings easier for you. These are so simple, so good, and customizable.
Ingredients
- Flour Tortillas – You will need 4 large burrito-sized (10-inch) or 6 medium (9-inch) tortillas.
- Sour Cream – keeps the eggs moist.
- Ham – We used chopped deli ham to make these burritos protein-packed.
- Cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese keeps the filling moist and gooey and helps it reheat better.
- Eggs – Scramble additional eggs to bulk up your burritos and increase protein.
- Mushrooms – are optional but add a ton of flavor – see other flavor variations below.
- Tomato – Optional and omit if freezing burritos since tomatoes don’t freeze well.
Pro Tip:
Ten-inch burrito-style tortillas are the easiest to work with, the smaller you go, the harder they are to roll.
Variations
There are endless combinations to make these Breakfast Burritos just the way you like them. We prefer ham because it reheats well without much change in flavor.
- Protein: Cooked breakfast sausage, browned bacon, chopped or ground chorizo, or use black beans for a vegetarian burrito
- Cheese: Cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack, or goat cheese
- Vegetables: Diced onion, chopped bell pepper, hash brown potatoes, jalapeño peppers
How to Make Breakfast Burritos
- Whisk together eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and then stir in chopped ham and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add sliced mushrooms and sautée until golden, stirring occasionally. Season lightly with salt and pepper then remove from frying pan.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp of butter, and pour the egg mixture into the pan. Stir/scramble until the eggs are just cooked through but still moist. Remove from pan and set aside.
Tips for Making the Best Breakfast Burritos:
- Keep tortillas covered – It’s easier to roll your Breakfast Burritos if you use a fresh pack of unopened tortillas and keep them closed until ready to use to prevent drying and cracking.
- Warm the Tortilla – Stack tortillas between two barely damp paper towels, microwave for 30 seconds, and keep them covered until ready to roll.
- Do not overstuff or the burritos will be difficult to roll.
Assemble Your Breakfast Burrito
- Spread 1 Tbsp sour cream in the center of your tortilla and layer your ingredients onto your tortilla. Use 1/4 of each ingredient per burrito to ensure your Breakfast Burritos are evenly filled, without over-stuffing, which makes sealing the burritos difficult.
- Roll the burrito from top to bottom, pull the top flap down, and tuck tightly under the filling. Fold the edges in tightly and roll to seal with the bottom flap.
How to Heat Breakfast Burritos
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil.
- Place fresh or thawed burritos, folded side down into the pan, and sautée until golden brown on all sides (2 min per side), turning with tongs. This will melt the cheese inside while making the outside crispy and golden.
How To Freeze Breakfast Burritos
If you are making Breakfast Burritos to freeze, follow the steps below to wrap and store your burritos. When you are ready to serve, follow the instructions to sautée them to make them nice and crispy.
- Wrap Breakfast Burritos in parchment paper.
- Label the outside of the parchment with the contents and date.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
To thaw: For best results, we recommend thawing the frozen Breakfast Burritos in the refrigerator overnight before reheating, or you can wrap a frozen burrito in a paper towel and microwave for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on high, turning halfway.
More Breakfast Recipes
We’re always looking for new breakfast ideas so we don’t get stuck in a breakfast rut. If you love these Breakfast Burritos, you won’t want to miss these other breakfast recipes guaranteed to kickstart your day with delicious flavor.
- Easy Frittata
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
- Poached Eggs
- Blueberry Scones
- Chocolate Banana Bread
- Easy French Toast
Breakfast Burritos Recipe (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas, (10-inch), or 6 medium tortillas (9-inch)*
- 1/2 lb button mushrooms, (8 medium), thinly sliced – optional
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream, divided (2 Tbsp for eggs & 1 Tbsp per tortilla)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt , (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, (or to taste)
- 2 oz deli ham, optional, cut into strips or squares
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, (1 cup shredded)
- 1 tomato, diced – optional
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, to sautée (add more as needed)
Instructions
How to Make Breakfast Burrito Filling:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 eggs with 2 Tbsp sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the strips of ham and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add sliced mushrooms and sautée until golden (5 min), stirring occasionally. Season lightly with salt and pepper then remove mushrooms from the pan.
- In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp of butter, add egg mixture, and stir/scramble until the eggs are just cooked through (3 min) being sure not to overcook. Remove from pan and set aside.
Assembling Breakfast Burritos:
- Spread 1 Tbsp sour cream in the center of a tortilla and top with 1/4 of the cooked eggs, shredded mozzarella cheese, and sauteed mushrooms. Add 1-2 Tbsp diced tomatoes if using*. Don't over-stuff or they will be tough to roll.
- Roll the burrito from top to bottom: tightly wrap the top flap over the filling, fold the edges in tightly, and roll to seal with the bottom flap. Repeat with remaining burritos.
To Heat Burritos:
- Place a large skillet over medium heat with 2 Tbsp oil. Transfer fresh or thawed burritos to the hot pan, folded-side-down, and cook until golden brown on all sides (2 min per side), adding more oil as needed.
Notes
*You can make this work with an 8-inch medium-sized tortilla, they are just a little more challenging to wrap and you can’t fill them quite as full.
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I made these for the first time and they are delicious. How long do they take to thaw out?
Glad you enjoyed it! You can place a frozen burrito in the refrigerator for about 8–12 hours to let it thaw naturally.
Glad you enjoyed it! You can place a frozen burrito in the refrigerator for about 8–12 hours to let it thaw naturally. Enjoy!
Hi,
I would love to make these as a grab and go for work. Are these able to be heated up in a microwave to eat or only on the stove?
Hi Az! Yes, I have these instructions above to thaw: For best results, we recommend thawing the frozen Breakfast Burritos in the refrigerator overnight before reheating, or you can wrap a frozen burrito in a paper towel and microwave for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on high, turning halfway.
Made it exactly to recipe but was disappointed. Very neutral with no distinguishing flavors. Perfect for those who prefer mild flavors
Hi Earl, this is my go-to breakfast burrito base because its so customizable but this is my kids favorite – it’s mild and tasty, but you could add hot sauce, salsa, sour cream – a number of toppings and add-ins depeneding on preference.