Breakfast Burrito – a meaty, flavorful, and fully loaded meal all rolled into one for eating the most important meal of the day on the go. Packed with everything you need to start your day, this comfort food will surely give you the energy to get going. But don’t let the name fool you, you can eat it any time of the day!
Isn’t it amazing how one full meal could fit in the palm of your hand? I find it really convenient how you can eat it on your way to work or in the comfort of your own home. The colorful flavors of an authentic Breakfast Burrito never fail to amaze me. It has the richest combination of well-seasoned chorizo, the fresh tastes of avocado, tomato, beans, and onions, and the fluffy texture of eggs. What more can you ask for?
The only problem I see here is me wanting more of it, and that’s not even a problem if I may say.
What is a Burrito?
The burrito is an ingenious innovation given to us by Mexico. The origins are bit unclear but the essential ingredients for a burrito are small pieces of meat, rice, beans, a few shredded veggies, and the tortilla. The recipe developed as time went by and as people from different parts of the world took inspiration from this dish. There are different kinds of burritos all around the world but one of the most popular is the breakfast burrito.
Let me ask you, what do you eat for breakfast? Got your answer? Great! Then imagine wrapping it in a tasty tortilla. You now have your very own breakfast burrito.
For today, I’m going to show you my tasty version of this dish. I find it so satisfying that you could taste the Latin love in every bite. As I said above, this burrito recipe is enough to fill your morning energy requirements. So, don’t worry about those Breakfast Burrito calories because you’ll probably burn them all out before you end the day.
Breakfast Burrito Ingredients
This burrito recipe is a balanced meal, and every balanced meal must have a good portion of carbohydrates and protein. Luckily, we have a breakfast wrap like this. I would recommend that you try this especially if you’re a morning rush person like me.
All you’ll need for this recipe are:
Eggs – the face of breakfast food! It wouldn’t be a breakfast burrito without this one. It makes this wrap very filling and heartier.
Chorizo or sausage – you could choose either one of the two, or use them both if you like. But if you’re going to use sausages, make sure to remove the meat from the casing. In which case we’ll use a taco seasoning to bump up the flavor. (See my Homemade Taco Seasoning HERE)
Onions, Avocado, and Tomato – these three have one thing in common. They should all be diced. If you want some knife skills guide, you can see our How to cut an Onion story as a reference.
Refried Beans – this could easily be the spirit of every burrito. If cooked correctly, it would be easy to chew and would yield a bit of sweetness and earthiness. And yes, I do have a separate post for that. (See my Homemade Refried Beans HERE)
Pepper Jack Cheese – this smooth and slightly sweet and spicy cheese enhances the flavor and the texture of the burrito. Melt in your mouth sensation? Let pepper jack do the job for you.
Tortilla – if the beans are the spirit, the tortilla is the body. If you really want to make this recipe totally from scratch, you can check out this easy Homemade Tortilla recipe.
Butter – oh yes! You read that right! Glorious butter. We’ll use this to brown our Breakfast Burrito and melt that spicy cheesy goodness inside.
Breakfast Burritos Variations
As always, you don’t have to stop there. Feel free to play around with this recipe and throw in any add-ins like these ones below.
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Cooked ham or bacon bits
- Chopped bell peppers
- Hash brown potatoes
- Canned and drained beans
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
If you plan to stock on burritos for guests later or you just want to save some for yourself, you could freeze your burritos in a zip lock bag making sure that it’s away from moisture for up to 1 month.
When you’re ready to eat your wrapped wonders, just wrap them in a paper towel and heat it in the microwave for 2-2 1/2 minutes on high while turning halfway and it’ll be good to go.
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How to Make a Breakfast Burrito
Heat up a large nonstick skillet or well -seasoned cast iron on medium heat. Pour in the eggs and start to scramble the eggs. Next, season eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Remove and set aside. Add breakfast sausage or chorizo to the same pan and cook until fully cooked through. Season with taco seasoning. Strain and set aside.
How To Fold a Burrito
Warm tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until soft and flexible. Place tortillas on a surface, board or plate then add cheese, sausage, eggs, tomato, onions, refried beans. Only add avocados if you are eating it immediately. Next, fold the breakfast burrito. Pick up the edge of the tortilla closest to you, and fold it over the filling. Then fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over so that the tortilla encloses the filling. Fold both sides in one side at a time. With both ends folded, tightly roll your burrito until fully wrapped and secured.
You may freeze at this point or proceed with the next steps.
Heat up a large skillet and add butter. Once the butter melts and it starts to sizzle, add the burrito, brown each side for about 2-3 minutes. Remove, slice in half, and serve with salsa, sour cream, or on its own.
Breakfast Burrito
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Ingredients
- 6- 8 (8- inch) flour burrito tortillas
- 8 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lb chorizo or breakfast sausage , (casings removed)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (omit if using chorizo)
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup tomato , diced
- ½ cup red onion , diced
- 2 cups refried beans (sub cooked beans)
- 1 avocado , diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Heat up a large nonstick skillet or well -seasoned cast iron on medium heat. Pour in the eggs and start to scramble the eggs. Next, season eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Remove and set aside.
- Add breakfast sausage or chorizo to the same pan and cook until fully cooked through. Season with taco seasoning. Strain and set aside.
Assembly
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until soft and flexible.
- Place tortillas on a surface, board or plate then add cheese, sausage, eggs, tomato, onions, refried beans. Only add avocados if you are eating it immediately.
- Next, fold the breakfast burrito. Pick up the edge of the tortilla closest to you, and fold it over the filling. Then fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over so that the tortilla encloses the filling. Fold both sides in one side at a time. With both ends folded, tightly roll your burrito until fully wrapped and secured. You may freeze at this point or proceed with the next step.
To Serve
- Heat up a large skillet and add butter. Once the butter melts and it starts to sizzle, add the burrito, brown each side for about 2-3 minutes. Remove, slice in half, and serve with salsa, sour cream, or on its own.
Tips & Notes:
- How to Fold a Burrito? Pick up the edge of the tortilla closest to you, and fold it over the filling. Then fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over so that the tortilla encloses the filling. Fold both sides in one side at a time. With both ends folded, tightly roll your burrito until fully wrapped and secured.
- Can You Replace with Refried Beans? If you don't want to go all the trouble in making refried beans, you can just actually switch it up with canned and drained black or pinto beans.
- Can You Refrigerate Them? Yes, you can. Just hold the avocado, pico de gallo, and salsa until you are ready to serve. These burritos keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- How to Make Them Healthier? Replace flour tortilla with a whole wheat tortilla. Then replace meat with sauteed veggies like mushrooms and peppers. Omit the cheese.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
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Lillian says
Can’t wait to try this
ImmaculateBites says
Great! If you do let me know how it works out for you . Thanks
fit2flaunt says
thanks for sharing!! It’s really amazing !!
Wendy says
Hola Imma; Ayyyyy! Me encantan,. Estoy salivando solo con las fotos. Buena idea para cenar hoy. Gracias preciosa. Besitos