Description
Making the perfect breakfast burrito at home is a skill that will save you money and start your day off on the right foot. This recipe focuses on building layers of flavor so that every bite is just as tasty as the first, using simple techniques that deliver restaurant-quality results in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 large eggs
- 4 slices of bacon (or your choice of breakfast meat like sausage or ham)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
- Prepare your meat: Place your bacon in a cold skillet and turn the heat to medium. Cook until it reaches your desired crispiness. Remove, drain on a paper towel, and chop into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan, cook onions in a little bacon grease or butter until soft and translucent.
- Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir gently until just set but still moist.
- Warm the tortillas: Briefly heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 seconds to make them pliable.
- Assemble: Place cheese in the center as a barrier. Add eggs, bacon, and onions on top. Fold the sides in, then tuck the bottom edge tightly as you roll forward.
- Seal: Place seam-side down in a hot pan for 30 seconds to seal and add crunch.
Notes
Warm your tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Use the cheese as a base layer to keep the filling secure. These freeze well for up to one month; reheat by wrapping in a paper towel and microwaving for 60 to 90 seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 18g