Easy Breakfast Burritos Recipe
About this recipe
Breakfast burritos are a hearty and satisfying way to kick off your day, and this recipe from John Kanell at Preppy Kitchen makes it incredibly easy to whip them up at home. Packed with breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, and gooey cheese, these burritos are sure to please anyone at the breakfast table.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. You can easily customize the filling to suit your taste, whether you want to add some spice or throw in some veggies. Plus, toasting the burritos at the end gives them a delightful crunch that takes them to the next level.
Ingredient notes
- Use 227g of breakfast sausage, or substitute with bacon or any other sausage you prefer.
- For the tortillas, opt for large flour tortillas (10 inches or larger) to hold all the delicious fillings.
Tips from Preppy Kitchen’s video
- Cook the breakfast sausage until it's completely browned with no pink remaining to ensure it's fully cooked.
- When cooking the hash browns, spread them in an even layer and avoid stirring for the first 2 minutes to achieve a golden brown bottom.
- Add a tablespoon of milk or cream to the eggs while scrambling to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
- Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave them for 30 seconds to soften them before filling.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- What can I substitute for breakfast sausage?
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with bacon or any other sausage you enjoy.
- How long does it take to make these breakfast burritos?
- The total time to make these breakfast burritos is 30 minutes.
- What type of cheese can I use in the burritos?
- You can use shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Preppy Kitchen: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add 227g of breakfast sausage to the skillet, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains.
- 3
Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- 4
Add 2 cups of frozen hash browns to the skillet with the sausage drippings. Spread them out in an even layer and cook for about 2 minutes without stirring until golden brown on the bottom.
- 5
Stir the hash browns occasionally until they are evenly golden brown, then remove them to a plate.
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet (or wipe it down if needed) and return the pan to medium heat.
- 7
In a large bowl, crack 6 eggs and season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of cracked black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream (optional). Mix well.
- 8
Once the butter is melted, pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, allowing the eggs to set for a few seconds before stirring gently until scrambled and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- 9
Wrap 4 large flour tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to soften them.
- 10
Place the tortillas side by side for assembly. Divide the sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, 1.5 cups of shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado among the tortillas, leaving space at the top and bottom.
- 11
Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito. Transfer to a plate seam-side down.
- 12
Wipe the skillet clean and return it to medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet and toast for about 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
- 13
Serve the breakfast burritos warm with sour cream and salsa.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of milk or cream is inferred as 1 tablespoon based on common practice for scrambling eggs.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Preppy Kitchen’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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