Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos (Freezer Breakfast Burritos)
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These Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos are the perfect on-the-go breakfast for any busy mornings. Packed with veggies, protein, and complex carbs. These breakfast burritos will give you all the energy you need to tackle any busy days. They’re freezer friendly making them perfect for meal prep. Healthy breakfast you can enjoy now and have enough for later.
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast Burritos always make for a satisfying and comforting breakfast. Packed with veggies, protein, and complex carbs, they sure will give you the energy you need to tackle any busy mornings. These Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos are the perfect healthy on-the-go breakfast. They freeze well making them great for meal prep.
Made with eggs, chicken sausage, sweet potato, black beans and veggies for a nutrient packed meal. Stock-up your freezer with these Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos for ready-to-go breakfast. Start your day with a healthy and satisfying breakfast burrito.
Ingredients needed to make Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos:
- Eggs– Use large eggs.
- Sweet potato– Adds substance to the burritos and is a healthier and more nutrient-dense option to hash-browns.
- Chicken sausages– You can really use any sausage you’d like. You can even use bacon if you prefer.
- Cherry tomatoes– Juicy cherry tomatoes add flavor and more texture to these make ahead breakfast burritos.
- Baby spinach– The perfect fresh veggie to add to these breakfast burritos as it freezes well.
- Spices, herbs and aromatics– Yellow onion, garlic, pink sea salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, chili powder, cumin.
- Canned black beans– More protein and beans are a staple in any burrito. You can substitute for any bean you prefer like pinto or kidney beans.
- Shredded cheddar cheese– Use a block of cheddar cheese and shred yourself for better results. Pre-shredded cheese has added starch to keep it from clumping together. This prevents the cheese from melting. If you use cheese you shred yourself, it will melt nicely in your breakfast burritos.
- Large tortillas– Make sure to use burrito tortillas. Use any kind of tortilla you prefer, flour, whole-wheat, gluten-free, etc.
- Olive oil– For cooking. You can use any cooking oil like avocado or coconut.
Equipment needed to make Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos:
- Cast iron skillet– At least 12 inches.
- Non-stick pan– For scrambling the eggs.
- Large mixing bowl– To mix all ingredients together.
- Boxed grater– To grate cheddar cheese.
- Large cutting board– Or any large surface to have enough room to fold your burritos on.
- Parchment paper– To wrap your burritos for storage.
- Aluminum foil– You want to wrap your burritos in aluminum foil too before freezing.
- Gallon-freezer bags– This will hold a few of your burritos in to be better organized in your freezer.
How to make Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos:
- Step 1– Start by prepping veggies; peel and dice sweet potato, half cherry tomatoes, thinly dice onion, mince garlic, and thinly slice baby spinach. Slice sausages and drain and rinse black beans. Set everything aside.
- Step 2– Place a large cast iron skillet on stovetop and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a heat on medium-high. Once oil comes to a heat, toss in onion and garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until onions start to translucent. Stir in sweet potatoes and cook until they start to soften a bit. About 4-5 minutes. Stir in chicken sausages and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until sausages start to chard.
- Step 3– While sweet potato and chicken sausage cook through, prep spices and herbs. In a small mixing bowl mix together 1 teaspoon pink salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Sprinkle mixture over sweet potatoes and sausage as they cook.
- Step 4– Bring heat to medium-low. Add in black beans, Cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Step 5– Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of salt and whisk. Place a large pan on stovetop and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a heat on high heat. Once oil is heated, pour in whisked eggs and begin to scramble. Once eggs are cooked through (about 3-4 minutes), remove from heat and keep warm.
- Step 6– In a large mixing bowl combine cooked veggies along with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese. Mix well making sure everything is well combined.
- Step 7– Start assembling burritos by placing one large tortilla on a flat surface such as a cutting board or counter top. Use a spoon to scoop burrito mixture onto tortilla. Add about 2-3 spoonfuls of mixture per tortilla. Make sure not to overfill tortillas as it will make it difficult to wrap burrito.
- Step 8– To wrap burrito, roll the bottom half up towards the middle of the tortilla. Fold the sides in, then continue to roll until completely folded.
- Step 9– Place burrito on heated skillet for 20-30 seconds per side. Repeat this process with the rest of tortillas.
How to store Breakfast Burritos:
- Step 1– Allow breakfast burritos to cool-down enough to be handled.
- Step 2– Start with the first breakfast burrito and transfer to a piece of parchment paper and wrap.
- Step 3– Then place in a piece of aluminum foil and wrap again. This will keep your breakfast burritos fresh and prevent them from getting freezer burn.
How to freeze Breakfast Burritos:
- Step 1– To freeze burritos, allow them to completely cool-off.
- Step 2– Once burritos have cooled-off completely, place them in 1 gallon freezer bags (they fit about 3-4 burritos).
- Step 3– Use a sharpie to write breakfast burrito and date on each bag.
- Step 4– Place bags in freezer and keep frozen for 4-6 months.
Defrosting and Reheating:
The best way to defrost your make ahead breakfast burritos is by thawing them out in the fridge overnight. If you didn’t get a chance to do this, just run your breakfast burritos under cold water while they’re still wrapped for a few minutes. You can also pop them in the oven while still frozen to thaw-out and reheat this way.
To reheat your make ahead breakfast burritos, follow below directions for each method:
- Microwave: Thaw-out burritos first. Place one burrito at a time in the microwave and reheat for 2-3 minutes or until desired temperature is reached. Be careful because it will be hot!
- Air Fryer: Place defrosted burrito in the air fryer and reheat for 3-5 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. I would recommend cutting burrito in half before reheating.
- Oven: Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove burritos from freezer bag and place on a baking sheet pan while still wrapped. Transfer to preheated oven and heat for 10 minutes. Remove burritos from oven using oven mittens, unwrap foil and parchment paper. Place burritos back on sheet pan and place back in oven for another 10-15 minutes.
How to fold a burrito:
Folding a burrito can be a bit intimidating and sound complicated, but it’s pretty easy. Once you’ve tried it a couple of times, you will get the hang of it and it will become pretty easy.
- Step 1– Start by filling the burrito in the lower-center of your tortilla.
- Step 2– To fold burrito, roll the bottom half up towards the middle of the tortilla. Making sure all the filling is covered by that bottom half of the tortilla.
- Step 3– At this point, you want to fold the sides in. Make sure they are tucked in all the way inside the bottom part of the tortilla. You want the whole sides of the tortilla tucked in. Your burrito should look somewhat like an opened envelope at this point.
- Step 4– Once the sides are tucked and secured, continue to roll tortilla upwards until completely folded. Make sure you’re keeping a tight grip when rolling burrito. This will prevent filling from falling out of it. You should end up with a tightly rolled burrito.
Tips & Substitutions:
- Use a large skillet– At least 12 inches. You need enough room to cook veggies and sausage.
- Don’t overstuff your breakfast burritos– This will make it difficult to wrap them.
- Avoid using pre-shredded bagged cheese– Pre-shredded cheese has added starch to keep it from clumping together. This prevents the cheese from melting. Instead, get a block of cheddar cheese and shred yourself.
- Substitute for chicken sausages– You can really use any sausage you’d like. Chorizo is a great option if you eat pork. You can even use bacon if you prefer.
- Substitute for black beans– Pinto or kidney beans can be used instead.
- Switch up your sweet potatoes– Use regular potatoes, hash-brows, or even butternut squash make for a great substitute.
- Allow mixture to cool-down a bit before mixing in the cheese– All the other ingredients will be pretty hot which will make the cheese melt. Allow it to cool-down a bit, this way the cheese won’t melt too much and will melt when the burritos are heated.
- Allow breakfast burritos to cool-down before wrapping and freezing– Food should be cooled-off before freezing. If you place food that is still hot in the fridge or in the freezer, it can cause bacteria to build up. Food can also build-up freezer burn if not properly handled and frozen.
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos Variations:
These make ahead breakfast burritos are amazing and so delicious. The flavors perfectly compliment each other while the ingredients are healthy and nutrient-dense. You can always play with some of these ingredients and switch them up to make other delicious variations of these breakfast burritos.
- Use other proteins such as other sausages like chorizo, bacon or turkey bacon.
- Switch up your beans and use pinto, kidney or any other beans you prefer.
- Substitute sweet potatoes for red potatoes, hash-browns, or even butternut squash.
- Use other cheeses like monetary jack or Colby.
- Add other veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, kale, cilantro, etc.
- Add avocado if you’re not freezing them and having them right away.
What to serve with Breakfast Burritos:
These make ahead breakfast burritos are super versatile and can either be served as is or with some sides. We love having these with some hot sauce or ketchup as our favorite condiments. You can always add or served on the side some of these recipes:
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Pickled Red Onions
- Avocado Slices
- Homemade Guacamole
- Fresh and Easy Fruit Salad
- Pineapple and Celery Green Juice
- Immune Boosting Juice
- Broccoli Tots
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos FAQ’s:
What are make-ahead breakfast burritos?
Make-ahead breakfast burritos are burritos made with breakfast friendly ingredients such as eggs, sausage, and potatoes. They are freezer friendly and great for meal prep. Which is why they are called make-ahead breakfast burritos.
Are breakfast burritos healthy?
Just like a regular burrito, breakfast burritos can be very healthy depending on what you put in them. These make ahead breakfast burritos are pretty healthy and make for a nutrient-dense, well-rounded meal. It’s made with whole-food sources like complex carbs, protein, and dietary-fiber.
What makes a burrito a breakfast burrito?
A breakfast burrito is not that different from a regular burrito, although they do have some differences. The biggest difference between a breakfast burrito from a regular burrito is the use of scrambled eggs. Breakfast burritos also don’t typically have rice, but rather have another starch such as hash browns or sweet potatoes. For protein, breakfast burritos call for some sort of sausage and/or bacon.
How do you keep frozen breakfast burritos from getting soggy?
The best way to keep frozen make ahead breakfast burritos from getting soggy, is by reheating them in the oven. Place them in the oven while still frozen and reheat them while still wrapped. Unwrap them and reheat them for a few more minutes. Reheating them in the microwave, often results in soggy breakfast burritos.
How long are prepped breakfast burritos good for?
Make-ahead breakfast burritos are good for 4-5 days in the fridge, or 4-6 moths in the freezer.
Are breakfast burritos gluten-free?
As long as you are using a gluten-free tortilla, these breakfast burritos will be gluten-free. All of the other ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
Meal Prepping it:
These Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos make for the perfect meal prepping food. They are simple to make and don’t take much time to cook and assemble. They’re also great for meal prepping as they freeze great. This recipe also makes for a large batch of breakfast burritos. Depending on the size of your family, you can have breakfast for a few days. You can also double the recipe to have a pretty decent freezer stash after freezing most of these.
Did you like this Breakfast Burrito recipe? You may also like these other breakfast recipes:
- Veggie Loaded Omelette Muffins
- Sweet Potato and Sausage Breakfast Skillet
- Sheet Pan Omelet
- Chickpea Omelette Muffins
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos are great for a quick on-the-go healthy breakfast. Made with eggs, chicken sausage, sweet potato, black beans and veggies. Freezer friendly, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 sweet potato
- 12 oz chicken sausages
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 tsp pink sea salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 12 large tortillas
Instructions
Start by prepping veggies; peel and dice sweet potato, half cherry tomatoes, thinly dice onion, mince garlic, and thinly slice baby spinach. Slice sausages and drain and rinse black beans. Set everything aside.
Place a large cast iron skillet on stovetop and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a heat on medium-high. Once oil comes to a heat, toss in onion and garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until onions start to translucent. Stir in sweet potatoes and cook until they start to soften a bit. About 4-5 minutes. Stir in chicken sausages and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until sausages start to chard.
While sweet potato and chicken sausage cook through, prep spices and herbs. In a small mixing bowl mix together 1 teaspoon pink salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Sprinkle mixture over sweet potatoes and sausage as they cook.
Bring heat to medium-low. Add in black beans, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of salt and whisk. Place a large pan on stovetop and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a heat on high heat. Once oil is heated, pour in whisked eggs and begin to scramble. Once eggs are cooked through (about 3-4 minutes), remove from heat and keep warm.
In a large mixing bowl combine cooked veggies along with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese. Mix well making sure everything is well combined.
Start assembling burritos by placing one large tortilla on a flat surface such as a cutting board or counter top. Use a spoon to scoop burrito mixture onto tortilla. Add about 2-3 spoonfuls of mixture per tortilla. Make sure not to overfill tortillas as it will make it difficult to wrap burrito.
To wrap burrito, roll the bottom half up towards the middle of the tortilla. Fold the sides in, then continue to roll until completely folded. Place burrito on heated skillet for 20-30 seconds per side. Repeat this process with the rest of tortillas.
How to store, freeze and reheat Breakfast Burritos:
Transfer the burrito to a piece of parchment paper and wrap. You can then transfer to a piece of aluminum foil and wrap again.
Once burritos have cooled down completely, place them in 1 gallon freezer bags (they fit about 3-4 burritos). Use a sharpie to write breakfast burrito and date on each bag. Place bags in freezer and keep frozen for 4-6 months.
To reheat breakfast burritos, preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove burritos from freezer bag and place on a baking sheet pan while still wrapped. Transfer to preheated oven and heat for 10 minutes. Remove burritos from oven using oven mittens, unwrap foil and parchment paper. Place burritos back on sheet pan and place back in oven for another 10-15 minutes. Enjoy with some hot sauce!
Another option to reheat your burritos is to thaw-out in the fridge overnight. In the morning, place burrito in the microwave reheat for 2-3 minutes or until desired temperature is reached. Be careful because it will be hot! You can also reheat it in the air fryer. Reheat for 5 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut in half and place back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips & Substitutions:
- Use a large skillet– At least 12 inches. You need enough room to cook veggies and sausage.
- Don’t overstuff your breakfast burritos– This will make it difficult to wrap them.
- Avoid using pre-shredded bagged cheese– Pre-shredded cheese has added starch to keep it from clumping together. This prevents the cheese from melting. Instead, get a block of cheddar cheese and shred yourself.
- Substitute for chicken sausages– You can really use any sausage you’d like. Chorizo is a great option if you eat pork. You can even use bacon if you prefer.
- Substitute for black beans– Pinto or kidney beans can be used instead.
- Switch up your sweet potatoes– Use regular potatoes, hash-brows, or even butternut squash make for a great substitute.
- Allow mixture to cool-down a bit before mixing in the cheese– All the other ingredients will be pretty hot which will make the cheese melt. Allow it to cool-down a bit, this was the cheese won’t melt too much and will melt when the burritos are heated.
- Allow breakfast burritos to cool-down before wrapping and freezing– Food should be cool-off before freezing. If you place food that is still hot in the fridge or in the freezing, it can cause bacteria to build up. Food can also build-up freezer burn if not properly handled and frozen.
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
