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Classic Breakfast Burritos

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Classic breakfast burritos are a hearty and customizable morning meal featuring scrambled eggs, crispy bacon or sausage, golden potatoes, cheese, and salsa all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for meal prep and on-the-go breakfasts.

Ingredients

  • 4–6 large flour tortillas
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices of bacon or 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup salsa or hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the diced potatoes over medium heat with oil or butter until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the sausage or bacon until fully cooked. If using bacon, crumble it after cooking. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet if using, and sauté until soft.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Scramble in a non-stick skillet until fluffy and cooked through.
  5. Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave until soft and pliable.
  6. Assemble the burritos: layer eggs, cheese, cooked meat, potatoes, and optional veggies and salsa onto each tortilla.
  7. Roll up tortillas tightly, folding in the sides to form a burrito.
  8. Optional: Sear burritos in a hot skillet for 1 minute on each side to crisp the exterior.
  9. Serve immediately or wrap and store for later.

Notes

  • Let fillings cool slightly before assembling to avoid sogginess.
  • Customize with different meats, cheeses, or veggies.
  • Make ahead and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Use hash browns instead of diced potatoes for variation.
  • Add avocado or guacamole for creaminess.

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