By Becky Hardin
Published May 14, 2023
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos are perfect for busy mornings! With this freezer breakfast burritos recipe, you can make your own at home. Store them in the freezer, then grab and go! They’re easy to make, filled with delicious ingredients, and great for meal prep.
What’s in Breakfast Burritos?
Inspired by our favorite Mexican flavors, this freezer-ready breakfast burritos recipe is packed with eggs, ham, sausage, hashbrowns, and cheese, then seasoned with taco seasoning. Every bite is delicious, and they are plenty filling.
- Olive Oil: Helps the hashbrowns cook without burning. You can use canola, vegetable, or avocado oil instead.
- Hashbrowns: Frozen hashbrowns are an easy hack for quick burritos.
- Diced Ham: Adds salty, rich flavor and protein.
- Crumbled Sausage: Adds fat and flavor. Feel free to swap this out for any ground meat.
- Eggs: Form the base of this burrito.
- Cilantro: Add fresh flavor. You can swap it for parsley if you’re not a fan.
- Taco Seasoning : Cheesy taco seasoning pumps up the cheesy flavor. You can use regular taco seasoning if you prefer.
- Mexican Blend Cheese: Adds classic Mexican flair. You can use Monterey jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella instead.
- Tortillas: I like flour tortillas, but wheat, corn, or cassava also work.
These are the perfect freezer-friendly breakfast . I always have a few on hand!
Variations on Freezer Breakfast Burritos
There are so many ways to change up these burritos. You can swap out the meat option (or leave it out completely), add your favorite seasonings and herbs, or add some veggies (like diced bell pepper). Feel free to swap whole eggs for egg whites, or flour tortillas for wheat or cassava tortillas.
It’s easy to change up the ingredients, so they can be as healthy as you want them to be. Use egg whites only, add veggies, leave out the potatoes, use ground turkey… there are plenty of options to make changes for your dietary preferences.
Unfrozen, the make ahead breakfast burritos will keep for a day or two in the fridge. Or you can freeze them for up to 2 weeks. They will last a little bit longer than that, but they’re best within 2 weeks.
To fold a burrito , place the bulk of the filling in the center of the tortillas in a long/rectangular shape. Fold in the two “short” ends over the filling. Holding those down, grab one of the remaining sides and roll it over the filling. Finish rolling, and everything should be tucked in and neat.
How to Store Breakfast Burritos
Store leftover make ahead breakfast burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
How to Freeze and Reheat Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos
Once you have made the breakfast burritos, let them cool slightly and wrap each one tightly in aluminum foil (a double layer is ideal). Then place them in a freezer-safe bag to keep them all together, and freeze for up to 2 weeks That’s it!
When ready to serve, you can heat up the burritos straight from frozen. You can cook them on a grill pan until heated through, or microwave for a super quick meal.
If microwaving, heat on 30% for 1 minute and 30 seconds, and then on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Microwaves vary so check after minute if you think necessary.
What to Serve with Mexican Breakfast Burritos
These make ahead breakfast burritos are filled with so many amazing ingredients (eggs, potatoes, sausage, cheese), so they are plenty filling on their own. They’re truly a grab-and-go meal! For a little extra, try serving them with extra breakfast potatoes , fresh fruit, an orange ginger shot for energy, or iced coffee .
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- ▢ ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 cup frozen hashbrowns
- ▢ 4-5 ounces diced ham
- ▢ 4-5 ounces sausage crumbles cooked
- ▢ 10 large eggs
- ▢ ½ ounce Cheesy Taco Seasoning (½ packet) – Old El Paso brand recommended
- ▢ ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ▢ 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ▢ 8 large flour tortillas or wheat tortillas
Optional Toppings
- ▢ Salsa
- ▢ Sour Cream
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. When hot, add the hashbrowns and cook for 1 minute. Add the ham and sausage and stir until all are browned. It will take about 10 minutes. ½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup frozen hashbrowns, 4-5 ounces diced ham, 4-5 ounces sausage crumbles
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the cheesy taco seasoning and cilantro. Stir to combine. 10 large eggs, ½ ounce Cheesy Taco Seasoning, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Pour eggs over sausage and ham mixture and use a spatula to stir until eggs are cooked. Add the cheese and continue to stir for one more minute. Turn off the heat. 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Spread ⅛ of the egg mixture into the middle of the first tortilla. Fold tightly and then wrap with foil. Repeat with the other 8 tortillas. 8 large flour tortillas
- Place burritos in a freezer-safe Ziplock bag and seal. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- When ready to serve, you can heat on a grill pan until heated through, or microwave. If microwaving, heat on 30% for 1 minute and 30 seconds, and then on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Microwaves vary so check after one minute if you think necessary.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream. Enjoy! Salsa, Sour Cream
Becky’s Tips
- Wrap the breakfast burritos tightly in foil before placing in a freezer bag. This will help to protect them when freezing, and they’ll be easy to grab one at a time.
- There’s no need to thaw the burritos before heating, just microwave!
- Have fun experimenting with different fillings! You can put any ingredients you like in these.
- If you’re going to be eating these within a few days, I recommend just refrigerating instead of freezing.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup frozen hashbrowns
- 4-5 ounces diced ham
- 4-5 ounces sausage crumbles cooked
- 10 large eggs
- ½ ounce Cheesy Taco Seasoning (½ packet) - Old El Paso brand recommended
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas or wheat tortillas
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. When hot, add the hashbrowns and cook for 1 minute. Add the ham and sausage and stir until all are browned. It will take about 10 minutes. ½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup frozen hashbrowns, 4-5 ounces diced ham, 4-5 ounces sausage crumbles
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the cheesy taco seasoning and cilantro. Stir to combine. 10 large eggs, ½ ounce Cheesy Taco Seasoning, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Pour eggs over sausage and ham mixture and use a spatula to stir until eggs are cooked. Add the cheese and continue to stir for one more minute. Turn off the heat. 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Spread ⅛ of the egg mixture into the middle of the first tortilla. Fold tightly and then wrap with foil. Repeat with the other 8 tortillas. 8 large flour tortillas
- Place burritos in a freezer-safe Ziplock bag and seal. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- When ready to serve, you can heat on a grill pan until heated through, or microwave. If microwaving, heat on 30% for 1 minute and 30 seconds, and then on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Microwaves vary so check after one minute if you think necessary.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream. Enjoy! Salsa, Sour Cream
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Notes
- Wrap the breakfast burritos tightly in foil before placing in a freezer bag. This will help to protect them when freezing, and they’ll be easy to grab one at a time.
- There’s no need to thaw the burritos before heating, just microwave!
- Have fun experimenting with different fillings! You can put any ingredients you like in these.
- If you’re going to be eating these within a few days, I recommend just refrigerating instead of freezing.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
