Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos

I am a huge fan of make ahead breakfasts that my kids can prepare by themselves in the morning. 

We almost always have a few choices on hand that my kids can choose between. Our current favorites are rainbow veggie breakfast egg muffins, Instant Pot egg bites and chorizo frittata freezer breakfast sandwiches. 

These breakfast burritos have become a huge, huge staple for us. We make them A LOT, and everyone loves them. In fact, sometimes I wish they would last a little longer because 20 seem to disappear in my household very quickly.

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These make an easy make ahead breakfast or a protein packed snack to keep on hand! We often use them as a quick bite to eat before we head to the barn for lessons.  

My kids love that they can make them on their own (yay independence!), and I love knowing that eggs are a nutritional powerhouse that contribute to health and well-being at every age and life stage and in any diet. 

And with my active kids, I love knowing that eggs provide important nutrients, like high‑quality protein to support muscles and choline for brain health, while helping provide energy.

Easily versatile, simple to make, and so flavorful – these meat lovers burritos are so easy to love! 

How to make meal prep breakfast burritos

This recipe is very simple to make! Here is a brief overview of the recipe to give you an idea of how it works. For the full set of directions and measurements, please make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below!

Make the burritos:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Place the bacon strips on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bacon is done but not overly crispy.
5. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess grease.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. 
7. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter to the pan and let it melt.
8. Add the diced onion to the pan and saute until translucent, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
9. Add the sausage to the pan with the onions and break up into smaller pieces as it cooks, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. 
10. When the sausage is done, transfer to a bowl and wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
11. Return the pan to the stovetop and turn on to low heat. Add the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter to the pan and allow it to melt. 
12. In a large bowl, crack the eggs and give them a nice stir with a fork or a whisk to blend the egg yolks and whites together. 
13. Pour the eggs into the pan and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are cooked through but not too dry. 

Assemble the burritos:

1. Chop the bacon into small pieces and grate the cheese.
2. Wash the counter or table you want to use to assemble the burritos. 
3. Lay out all the tortillas across the workspace.
4. Evenly portion out all the scrambled eggs to the tortillas, laying them in a line down the center of the tortilla, leaving about ½” space on the edges. 
5. Repeat with the sausage, bacon, and cheese, evenly portioning out each ingredient amongst the 20 tortillas, and leaving space on the edges.
6. To roll the burritos, fold both sides about 1” in, and then fold the bottom portion up to cover the fillings. Continue rolling until the burrito has been completely rolled. Place seam side down.
7. Wrap the completed burritos in freezer paper and tape to seal, or wrap in aluminum foil.
8. Place the burritos in the freezer.

How to Reheat:

1. To reheat, remove the burrito from the foil and wrap loosely in a paper towel.
2. Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 1 minute.
3. Flip the burrito to the other side and microwave for an additional 1 minute.
4. Allow to sit for 30 seconds before enjoying it.

Burrito Storage Information: 

Store burritos in the freezer until ready to enjoy. Remember to label and date all burritos with date and information. Use within 6 months. 

How to serve this to your family

These burritos are excellent as a quick breakfast. If you want more of a meal, serve with a small container of yogurt and/or some fresh fruit.

These burritos also work great as an after school snack or a quick bite to eat on the go. 

Other egg recipes:

• Egg Roll in a Bowl
• Tex Mex Migas
• Shakshuka
• Bobotie