Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito
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Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito
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Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burritos are easy to make, hearty, and satisfying. They are ideal for meal prepping and breakfast on the go.
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Ingredients
- 16 lices Bacon
- 16 ounces package frozen hash browns
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- hot sauce for serving
Instructions
Cook the Bacon:
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, working in batches, about 8 minutes per batch.
- Place cooked bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess fat.
- Discard most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving in only about two tablespoons.
Cook the Hash Browns:
- Cook the hash browns in the skillet using the bacon fat, following the package directions, and transfer them to a plate when done.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and half and half until combined.
Cook the Eggs:
- Wipe out the same cast-iron skillet, place it over medium heat, and melt the butter.
- When the butter begins to foam, add the beaten eggs and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture occasionally until soft curds form. Season the eggs with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Burritos:
- Arrange tortillas on a flat surface.
- In the center of each one, layer hash browns, ¼ of the scrambled eggs, ¼ cup each cheese, and four slices of bacon per burrito.
- Fold in the two shorter/extremity sides, and after that, roll up tightly.
- Serve with hot sauce for dipping.
Notes
- First, make sure the tortilla is large (10 or 12 inches) and a flour tortilla. Corn is fine for tacos and chips, but not burritos. Then, warm the tortillas in the microwave or in a dry skillet for a few seconds before rolling. I do mine one at a time to ensure each is soft, and it only takes a few seconds.
- Lay the tortilla flat and place the filling in the center. Do not overstuff it. It should be about one cup of filling for a 10-inch tortilla. Now, fold the sides over, and then the bottom of the tortilla over them. If the filling starts to slide, tuck it towards you. Now, holding the roll in place, reach up and tuck in the two corners of the top of the burrito like an envelope before folding it over to seal it shut.
- I highly recommend shredding your own cheese. The manufacturers add fillers (wood pulp) to keep the cheese from clumping.
- Don’t use too much salsa or other liquid ingredients to prevent sogginess. I leave mine for dipping so guests can use as much as they want.
- Leave the eggs a little soft so they finish cooking when grilling them in the burrito. They will be nice and creamy.
- For extra bacony flavor, brush a tiny bit of bacon grease onto the tortilla before grilling it. This will not only give the burrito a smokier taste but also make it crispier.
- Did the bacon lose its crunch before assembly? That happens when feeding a big family. Keep it warm in the oven, set at the lowest temperature, or reheat it in the air fryer for 30 seconds to crisp it up.
- Let the burrito rest for a minute before slicing it to let the cheese settle. This helps the cheese hold onto everything, so it doesn’t all fall out before you can take a bite.
- If meal-prepping, thoroughly cool the ingredients before adding them to the tortilla. Warm ingredients create steam and will make the tortilla soggy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
792kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
404mg
(135%)
Sodium
1462mg
(61%)
Potassium
740mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1397IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
511mg
(51%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 792 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 792kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 404mg | 135% |
| Sodium | 1462mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1397IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 511mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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