These healthy freezer breakfast burritos are simple to make with a one-pan preparation method and reheat in under two minutes for a hearty, flavor-packed breakfast to go for busy mornings.
I’m sure if you asked David he would tell you that there are pros and cons that come with being a blogger husband. On one hand you are subject to eating cold meals as your crazy wife tries to get the perfect shot and being the guinea pig for many a recipe testing, which may (definitely) mean eating the failures. On the other hand, eating all the failures will eventually mean you get to eat the successes as well. And today, I have a bookmark-worthy success that you are definitely going to want to try!
My go-to make-ahead freezer breakfast that David loves are these breakfast sandwiches. They are warm, hearty and don’t get soggy in the reheat. I’ve been making them for years but I’ve been wanting to mix in an alternative for some time now. However, the only other hearty freezer breakfast I made, the beloved frozen breakfast burrito, was rather labor intensive. With two little ones, labor intensive in just not my thing. So I decided to simplify.
And simplify I did, into a one-pan prep!
I also nailed down a couple surefire tips to ensure a perfect freezer breakfast burrito. Whatever you do, ensure the following:
- Add FLAVOR in a way that doesn’t add moisture. Since you will most likely be grabbing these to eat on the go, dipping in salsa or hot sauce isn’t an option, so you want the burrito to be delicious all on its own. For me, the solution is spicy breakfast sausage. Maybe you would prefer a vegan sausage, or maybe just adding some red pepper flakes or cumin. A shake or two of hot sauce would probably be fine, but you wouldn’t want to add salsa into the mix or you might end up with a soggy burrito.
- Let the filling come completely to room temperature before rolling. Again, moisture is the enemy is freezer burritos. You don’t want any steam to be trapped inside the tortilla, so cook up your ingredients then let them completely cool. This may take 30-45 minutes, but it’s worth it to wait.
- Use burrito size tortillas. Not taco, not fajita, you want to buy the BIG ones to ensure full enclosure of the filling.
- Batch freeze on a baking sheet. You don’t really need to individually wrap each burrito in plastic. Roll them and stack them next to each other on a baking sheet as you would enchiladas, then stick them into the freezer until frozen solid before transferring to a freezer-safe container (ziplock bag, etc).
That’s it! Following these tips will ensure success. I guarantee it.
It took me about 20 minutes of hands-on time to make a batch of 8 delicious freezer breakfast burritos. Reheating is as easy as it gets and David and I both have been enjoying a hearty, warm breakfast in less than 2 minutes on these cold mornings. David gives them two enthusiastic thumbs up and threatened me if I ever tried to buy store-bought again (I’m kidding, no threats, but he said these are head and shoulders above any store bought).
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So pin this, bookmark it or share it, but above all- make them! Your sleepy morning self will thank you.
Healthy Freezer Breakfast Burritos
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 8 burritos 1x
Description
These burritos are simple to make with their one-pan preparation and reheat in under two minutes for a hearty, flavor-packed breakfast on busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red pepper, cored and finely diced
- 12 eggs
- A few dashes of hot sauce (optional)
- 8 burrito-sized tortillas (I prefer these)
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- *you can also sun red pepper for 1 cup chopped spinach or other vegetable of your liking.
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat. Cook sausage until browned and broken into pieces. Drain and return to pan.
- Add onion and pepper to the pan and saute until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Mean while crack the eggs into a large bowl and slightly beat.
- Reduce heat to medium and egg eggs, Stir consistently until eggs are cooked through.
- Add hot sauce and mix in (optional)
- Remove from heat and allow egg scramble mixture to completely cool.
- Once cooled, add about 1/3 cup of the filling onto a burrito. Sprinkle on 1/4 cup of the cheese then roll tightly. Place of baking sheet. Repeat until all burritos are rolled.
- Place baking sheet in freezer for at least an hour, until frozen solid, then transfer the burritos to a freezer-safe ziplock bag or individually wrap each burrito in plastic wrap before returning to the freezer.
- To reheat: Remove burrito from plastic wrap and loosely wrap in a paper towel. Heat for 45 seconds in the microwave, flip over and heat for another 45 seconds. (Reheating times may vary slightly based on your microwave)
What is your favorite fast breakfast?
Kate says
Warm breakfast is definitely the best! I’ve been looking for make-ahead breakfast ideas, so bookmarked it is. 🙂
Kathleen Ojo @ My Ojos says
I’ll have to try this! I’ve been making my husband frozen bagel sandwich breakfasts for years and, though he hasn’t complained, he must be getting bored. This seems like a fun way to switch it up!
Alyssa @ renaissancerunnergirl says
Such great tips! I think the moisture thing is key for any freezer batch meals, you don’t want icicles on your food.
Brittany Dixon says
Exactly! I’ve eaten way too many icicle dishes in the past 🙂
Ashley says
Have been having issues getting a solid breakfast in, these may do the trick!
Sarah says
Can’t wait to try these! Just a heads up, your recipe calls for two types of onions and i think the red is supposed to be pepper?? 🙂
Brittany Dixon says
Ah, yes! I will go change it now. Thanks so much for the heads up!
Angela says
This is a really great idea that i NEVER thought of. Thank you for sharing and for giving the tips about freezing.
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Cassie says
Hot breakfast sausage is also my answer to spaghetti and egg rolls. Love it!
Emily L says
For a quick breakfast we usually grab greek yogurt, but my husband would be so impressed and excited if I made these. Thanks for the great instructions; it makes it look so simple, and I will definitely give it a try!
Jesse says
Love this idea! Will have to try for a quick, savory breakfast. If you’re in the mood for something quick, healthy and on the sweeter side, I just did a post about winter shakes with some really delicious recipes. http://www.jesse-schirmang.squarespace.com
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Sara says
I loved your tips on periscope too. I’m going to make these for my husband.
Sarah S says
Mmmm yummy! Can’t wait to try these and the breakfast sandwiches! Thanks!
Maria says
Catching up on your blog, so expect comment spam 🙂
As a savory breakfast person who likes to sleep in to the very last minute each morning, I need something like this! I’ve been buying Food Should Taste Good burritos, but the cost really adds up and I go through them pretty quickly…to be honest, they are sometimes my dinner. Thanks so much for showing the process of making these. I see a lot of freezer meals on blogs these days, but no one ever takes the time to help us poor souls who have no idea what the basics are.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
YUM! Pinning!
Julie says
I made these this wknd (along w/ your bfast sandwiches), & they were both amazing! So easy & SO YUMMY! After every bite of the burrito, I couldn’t help myself – kept saying “OMG these are so good!” Sounded kinda conceited since I was the one who made them… ha! 🙂
Laura says
What are your favorite brand of wraps/ tortillas? I love a hearty breakfast but usually stick with English Muffins or Bagel/ Sandwich Thins because so many wraps are loaded with fats!
Brittany Dixon says
I try to snag La Tortilla Factory if they have it- they have a lot of options! So many others have hidden trans fat and crazy ingredients.
Meagan says
What method do you suggest using to reheat these?
Brittany Dixon says
Wrap loosely in a paper towel, the microwave for one minute, flip and heat 30 seconds-1 minute. Times will vary slightly based on microwave! Hope this helps 🙂
Melonie Morales says
Hello!
I know this post is over a year old but I just made these a couple days ago and had the first one this morning. Having a warm breakfast and filling breakfast on a freezing winter morning really helps tackle the day. Thanks for including the helpful tips. Could you tell me the approximate calorie count?
Thank You and Happy New Year!
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Brittany Dixon says
Hi Melonie, I’m so glad you like them! I don’t have a calorie count for these since a lot of that would depend on the tortilla and sausage you use. If you’d like to keep it on the low side, you could use a lower carbohydrate tortilla, chicken sausage and egg whites while going light on the cheese. Wish I could tell you exactly, but hopefully this will help! Thanks for your comment!
Angie says
I had a lot of the egg mixture left over. Did I do something wrong?
Brittany Dixon says
Nothing wrong! Maybe next time try and find larger tortillas so you can fill them more fully? Hope you enjoy!
Ashley says
Is there a nutrition chart for this meal?
Brittany Dixon says
There isn’t, I’m sorry!
Elizabeth Severing Rosaldo says
Do you have nutritional facts for 1 burrito?
Brittany Dixon says
I’m sorry, I don’t. It would differ bases on tortilla and sausage choice.