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Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Busy mornings are no match for these easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos! Make up a batch of these freezer burritos for a quick, delicious, healthy breakfast!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast burrito, easy freezer meal, freezer breakfast burritos, Freezer Meal, make-ahead breakfast
Servings: 12 burritos
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Make-Ahead Meal Mom

Ingredients

  • 9 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 pound loose ground sausage browned and drained
  • 1/2 bag frozen hash brown potatoes regular or southern-style
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 flour tortillas burrito size

Instructions

  • In medium bowl, crack eggs and scramble. Add milk (if desired), salt, pepper, and basil. Mix to combine.
  • Scramble eggs in skillet over medium heat until just fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In separate pan or skillet, brown breakfast sausage over medium-high heat until cooked through and no longer pink. Remove from heat and drain off any fat. Set aside to cool.

ASSEMBLY

  • Once eggs and sausage have cooled, layer 1/4 cup of each filling ingredient - hash browns, sausage, eggs, and shredded cheese - in the center on the lower third of a flour tortilla.
    Process shot showing how to place filling for breakfast burrito.
  • Bring the bottom of the tortilla up and wrap snugly over the filling.
    Process shot showing how to fold bottom of tortilla to make breakfast burrito.
  • Fold sides of the tortilla inward toward the center.
    Process shot showing how to fold sides of tortilla to roll a burrito.
  • Roll tortilla away from you to form a burrito, being sure to keep filling tightly wrapped.
  • Wrap burrito in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or freezer paper.
  • Repeat assembly until all tortillas are used.
  • Place wrapped burritos into gallon-sized tip-top freezer bags (about 6 or 7 per bag).
  • Label and date the bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal.
  • Place bags in the freezer to freeze.

REHEATING

    In the microwave (frozen):

    • Remove any plastic wrap, freezer paper, or aluminum foil. Wrap the burrito loosely in a damp paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate.
    • Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds, then flip the burrito over, and heat for another 60-90 seconds until the center is fully warmed through.

    In the microwave (thawed):

    • Remove burrito(s) from the freezer and place into refrigerator to thaw overnight.
    • Proceed with instructions above from frozen, but change cook time to 30 seconds, then flip, then 30 more seconds.

    In the oven or toaster oven (frozen):

    • Remove any plastic wrap or freezer paper and wrap each burrito in aluminum foil (it they aren't already).
    • Place frozen burritos on a baking sheet, spaced so they are not touching each other.
    • Bake, wrapped, at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and carefully unwrap burritos (they will be hot). Place back onto baking sheet.
    • Spray burrito(s) lightly with cooking spray or brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with small amount of kosher salt.
    • Place burrito(s) back into oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.

    In the oven or toaster oven (thawed):

    • Follow steps 1 and 2 above, then skip to step 5 and proceed to bake the burritos, unwrapped, for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

    On the stovetop (frozen or thawed):

    • Remove any plastic wrap, freezer paper, or aluminum foil.
    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Melt a tablespoon of butter in the pan.
    • Cook burrito(s) for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.

    In the air fryer (frozen):

    • Remove any wrapping.
    • Place burrito(s) into air fryer basket.
    • Cook for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

    In the air fryer (thawed):

    • Remove burrito(s) from the freezer and place into refrigerator to thaw overnight.
    • Remove any wrappings and place thawed burrito(s) into air fryer basket. (If doing multiple make sure they do not touch.)
    • Cook for 4-6 minutes at 400 degrees.

    Notes

    Frozen burritos will last up to 3 months in the freezer if properly wrapped and protected.  
    For best taste and texture, eat within 1-2 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 2mg