Description
Inspired by Red’s All Natural Breakfast Burritos, this homemade version is packed with fluffy eggs, seasoned potatoes, melty cheese, and your choice of sausage or plant-based protein. A delicious, protein-packed breakfast that’s freezer-friendly and perfect for on-the-go mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large flour tortillas (whole wheat or regular)
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup frozen hash browns or diced potatoes
- ½ cup cooked breakfast sausage or plant-based sausage
- ¼ cup chopped onions (optional)
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage (or plant-based sausage) until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Potatoes: In the same pan, add a little oil and cook the hash browns or diced potatoes until crispy. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove from the pan.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and garlic powder. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, then add the eggs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fluffy. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Burritos: Lay out a tortilla and add a portion of scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, shredded cheese, and any optional veggies.
- Wrap & Seal: Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito. Repeat for all.
- Toast the Burritos (Optional): Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast each burrito for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately, or wrap in foil/plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months for a quick meal option.
Notes
- Healthier Option: Use whole wheat tortillas and turkey sausage.
- Vegetarian Version: Replace sausage with black beans or tofu scramble.
- Reheating Instructions: Microwave for 1-2 minutes or heat in a pan for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~750mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~38g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~18g
- Cholesterol: ~170mg
Keywords: Red’s Breakfast Burrito, Healthy Breakfast Burrito, Freezer Meal, High-Protein Breakfast