Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout
Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos are the ultimate grab-and-go meal, filled with crispy hash browns, creamy scrambled eggs, and your favorite breakfast meats. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them crispy is to toast the tortillas before assembling. Keep reading for more tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy THE ABSOLUTE BEST N°1 Juicy Mediterranean Chicken Kofta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Strawberry Pancake Bite Delights.
Why This Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy hash browns for texture
- Creamy scrambled eggs for richness
- Easy to customize with your favorite breakfast meats
- Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly
What You'll Need for Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Large flour tortillas
- Hash browns
- Eggs
- Shredded cheese
- Breakfast meat of choice (sausage, bacon, ham)
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
- Optional: Salsa
- Optional: Guacamole or avocado
- Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Hash browns: You can use frozen or make your own.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Non-stick skillet — Ensures even cooking and easy cleanup → See on Amazon
- Tortilla warmer or microwave-safe bowl — Keeps tortillas warm and pliable → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout
- Step 1: Cook hash browns according to package instructions or your preferred method. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (optional).
- Step 2: Scramble eggs in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Cook breakfast meat of choice in the same skillet until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Spread a thin layer of shredded cheese on each tortilla, then top with scrambled eggs, cooked breakfast meat, and hash browns. Fold or roll up the tortillas and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Step 5: Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down and cook until crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook the other side. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout
- : To keep burritos crispy, avoid overfilling and make sure the skillet is hot before adding them.
- Common mistake and fix: If your burritos become soggy, you may have added too much moisture or not cooked them long enough. To fix, cook them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
- : For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the scrambled eggs.
- : To make these vegetarian, omit the breakfast meat or replace it with black beans or tofu.
Storing & Reheating Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days Make-ahead tip: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Assemble and cook burritos just before serving
Freezing Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout
Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place burritos on a baking sheet and heat for 15-20 minutes or until heated through Microwave: Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Be careful as they may become soggy
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use whole wheat tortillas and add spinach or bell peppers to the scrambled eggs.
- Best substitution: Instead of hash browns, you can use diced potatoes or sweet potatoes.
- Make-ahead: Assemble burritos up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for meal prep.
- Troubleshooting: If your burritos fall apart, you may not have secured them tightly enough. Try using toothpicks to hold them together.
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Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas
- Hash browns
- Eggs
- Shredded cheese
- Breakfast meat of choice (sausage, bacon, ham)
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, sour cream
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Guacamole or avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook hash browns according to package instructions or your preferred method. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (optional).
- Step 2: Scramble eggs in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Cook breakfast meat of choice in the same skillet until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Spread a thin layer of shredded cheese on each tortilla, then top with scrambled eggs, cooked breakfast meat, and hash browns. Fold or roll up the tortillas and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Step 5: Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down and cook until crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook the other side. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use whole wheat tortillas and add spinach or bell peppers to the scrambled eggs.
- Best substitution: Instead of hash browns, you can use diced potatoes or sweet potatoes.
- Make-ahead: Assemble burritos up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for meal prep.
- Troubleshooting: If your burritos fall apart, you may not have secured them tightly enough. Try using toothpicks to hold them together.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through
- Oven reheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place burritos on a baking sheet and heat for 15-20 minutes or until heated through
- Microwave reheat: Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Be careful as they may become soggy
- Make ahead: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Assemble and cook burritos just before serving
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 240mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can assemble them up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
You may have added too much moisture or not cooked them long enough. To fix, cook them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
Yes, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Yes, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and heated through. Flip halfway through cooking.
Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. The oven method helps maintain crispiness.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
