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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.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Breakfast Burritos, Freezer Breakfast Burritos, Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Assembling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 burritos
Calories 419 kcal
Author Angelica Arias

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  6. In a large mixing bowl combine cooked veggies along with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese. Mix well making sure everything is well combined.

  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.

  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. 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:

  1. Transfer the burrito to a piece of parchment paper and wrap. You can then transfer to a piece of aluminum foil and wrap again.

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  4. 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:

  1. Use a large skillet- At least 12 inches. You need enough room to cook veggies and sausage.
  2. Don't overstuff your breakfast burritos- This will make it difficult to wrap them.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Substitute for black beans- Pinto or kidney beans can be used instead.
  6. Switch up your sweet potatoes- Use regular potatoes, hash-brows, or even butternut squash make for a great substitute.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

Nutrition Facts
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos
Amount per Serving
Calories
419
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
143
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
1408
mg
61
%
Potassium
 
369
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
3529
IU
71
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
234
mg
23
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.