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Breakfast Burritos

Scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, cheese, and your choice of meat in a warm flour tortilla.

Edited by Brian Kaplan·Last updated April 12, 2026

35 min4 servingseasy4.6
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~$2.50/serving

Servings

Est. total: $10.00 · $2.50/serving

Cost estimates are approximate and vary by location, store, season, and brand. Actual prices may differ.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pieces large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 8 oz breakfast sausage (crumbled)
  • 2 cup frozen hash browns (or diced potatoes)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3 stalks green onions (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup salsa (for serving)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook hash browns 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and crispy. Season with salt. Remove and set aside.

    2 tbsp vegetable oil2 cup frozen hash browns
  2. 2

    In the same skillet, cook crumbled sausage over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through to 160°F. Drain excess fat.

    8 oz breakfast sausage
  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter. Pour in beaten eggs seasoned with salt and pepper. Scramble gently, pushing from edges to center, until just set but still slightly moist. About 3 minutes.

    1 tbsp unsalted butter8 large eggs1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper

    Low and slow scrambled eggs are creamier. Don't rush them on high heat.

  4. 4

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Layer eggs, sausage, hash browns, cheese, and green onions down the center. Fold bottom up, then sides in, and roll tightly. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

    4 pieces large flour tortillas1 cup cheddar cheese3 stalks green onions1/2 cup salsa1/4 cup sour cream

Pairs With

🍷Prosecco$

Light Italian sparkling wine

Bubbles with breakfast — morning celebration

🍺Michelada$

Beer, lime, tomato juice, hot sauce

A savory beer cocktail that matches the burrito's flavors

🍸Bloody Maria$$

Tequila, tomato juice, lime, hot sauce

Tequila-based Bloody Mary pairs perfectly with the Mexican flavors

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Nutrition

580
Calories
30
Proteing
42
Carbsg
34
Fatg

Per serving. Estimated values. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

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Tips

  • Make a batch and freeze them individually wrapped in foil for easy weekday breakfasts.
  • Warm the tortilla before filling — cold tortillas crack when you fold them.

Substitutions

  • breakfast sausagebacon, chorizo, or skip for vegetarian
  • flour tortillaswhole wheat tortillas
  • hash brownsroasted sweet potatoes

Leftovers

Wrap in foil and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 15 minutes from fridge.

Leftover Ideas

Breakfast burrito bowl — unwrap and serve over riceCut in half and air-fry for a crispy exterior

Nutrition values are estimates calculated per serving and may vary based on brand, preparation method, and serving size. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. Consult a registered dietitian for specific nutritional needs.

Allergen Notice: Recipes may contain or come into contact with major allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Always verify ingredient labels for allergen information specific to the brands you use.

Drink pairing suggestions are for adults of legal drinking age only. Please drink responsibly.

Food Safety: Follow USDA safe minimum internal temperatures: Poultry 165°F (74°C), Ground meats 165°F (74°C), Beef/pork/lamb steaks 145°F (63°C) with 3-min rest, Fish 145°F (63°C). Use an instant-read thermometer — do not rely on visual cues alone. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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