The Breakfast Burrito Recipe – Easy Healthy Breakfast Idea
The breakfast burrito recipe is a delicious way to start your day! Filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh salsa, all wrapped in a warm tortilla, this recipe is quick, satisfying, and perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch. Customize with your favorite fillings for the ultimate breakfast comfort food.
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Cutting board & knife
- Foil or parchment (for wrapping)
Ingredients
- 6–8 large flour tortillas
- 8 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup cooked sausage, bacon, or ham (optional)
- 1 cup sautéed vegetables (peppers, onions, spinach)
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup salsa or hot sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil or butter (for cooking eggs)
Instructions
- Cook Proteins: Prepare sausage, bacon, or ham until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Scramble Eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Cook gently in skillet with oil or butter until fluffy.
- Prepare Vegetables: Sauté peppers, onions, or spinach until tender.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas briefly to prevent cracking.
- Assemble Burritos: Layer eggs, proteins, cheese, veggies, avocado, and salsa inside tortillas.
- Wrap & Toast: Fold sides inward, roll tightly, and toast burritos in skillet or oven for crispness.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or wrap in foil for storage.
Notes
- Don’t overfill tortillas—makes rolling easier.
- Warm tortillas before rolling for flexibility.
- Freeze burritos for up to 3 months; reheat in oven or skillet.
- Vegetarian option: use beans, peppers, and spinach.
- Add salsa or hot sauce for brightness and heat.