Freezer Breakfast Burritos
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Breakfast
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Description
The Freezer Breakfast Burritos are composed by layering cooked tater tots, browned and crumbled breakfast sausage, and scrambled eggs enriched with half and half for creaminess inside warm flour tortillas. Refried beans provide a smooth base, while shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses melt during a final baking step, blending flavors and holding ingredients together. Fresh diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro add a bright contrast to the rich fillings.
These burritos are designed for convenience: they can be assembled ahead, baked for immediate eating, or wrapped tightly and frozen for up to a month. Reheating options include microwaving or baking until thoroughly heated. Their combination of crunchy, creamy, and savory components makes them filling and satisfying for morning meals. Adjusting seasoning and ingredient proportions can customize flavor and texture preferences.
Half and half is used to enrich the eggs but can be substituted with milk and cream mixtures. To freeze, wrap each burrito securely to maintain freshness, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tater tots frozen
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 links breakfast sausage casing removed
- 8 egg lightly beaten, large
- ⅓ cup half and half
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 8 flour tortillas 8-inch
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Cook tater tots according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
- Add eggs to the skillet and cook, whisking, until they just begin to set. Gently whisk in half and half; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue cooking until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 3-5 minutes; set aside.
- Spread beans down centers of tortillas; top with tater tots, sausage, eggs, cheeses, tomatoes and cilantro. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll up, burrito-style.* Place, seam-sides down, onto preparing baking sheet; cover.
- Place into oven and bake until heated through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Half and half can be substituted with equal parts whole milk and cream or skim milk with cream for a similar texture.
- To freeze, wrap each burrito tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store up to one month.
- Reheat frozen burritos by microwaving 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or baking at 400°F for 30-40 minutes until fully heated.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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