Breakfast Burrito
This breakfast burrito wraps fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash brown patties, melted cheese, and savory beef bacon into a cozy handheld meal perfect for busy mornings or a fall dinner.
Ingredients
For the Burrito
- 4 patties hash brown patties
- 2 pieces burrito-sized flour tortillas, warmed
- 4 pieces eggs (for scrambled eggs) about 1 recipe scrambled eggs
- 4 strips crispy cooked beef bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons salsa of choice for topping
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the hash brown patties on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Flip and bake for another 6 to 7 minutes until crisp.
- Lay a warm tortilla on a clean surface.
- Spoon half of the scrambled eggs onto the center.
- Add 1/4 cup shredded cheese over the eggs.
- Place 2 strips of crispy beef bacon on top.
- Add another 1/4 cup shredded cheese for extra melt and structure.
- Top with 2 crispy hash browns.
- Season with salt and pepper and add 2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa.
- Fold the short sides inward, then roll the burrito tightly from the bottom up.
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and repeat with the second tortilla.
- Toast in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, flip and toast another 2 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla is lightly crisp.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Warm tortillas briefly to prevent cracking and make rolling easier. Add sautéed peppers, onions, or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients. Use whole wheat or high-protein tortillas for added nutrition. Make extra burritos and freeze them; reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick breakfast.