Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Easy 5-Ingredient Breakfast Burritos 🍳🌯 Perfect Meal Prep for Busy Mornings!

Login to Save
Elizabeth Rider
Elizabeth Rider
22 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Elizabeth Rider to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

High-Protein Breakfast Burritos

Cultural Context

Breakfast burritos are a popular dish in the United States, particularly in the Southwest, where they combine traditional Mexican flavors with American breakfast staples. They are often enjoyed for their convenience and versatility, making them a favorite for busy mornings.

MexicanUSmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
6 tortillas
8 eggs
2 hash brown patties
2 teaspoons thick salsa
butter or avocado oil

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites are lower in calories, while tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

whole wheat tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

1

Bake hash brown patties at 400°F for about 10 minutes longer than package instructions until crispy.

2

Scramble 8 eggs over medium to low heat, keeping them moving to stay creamy, and season with salt and pepper.

3

Chop the crispy hash browns and add them to the scrambled eggs.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of thick salsa to the egg and hash brown mixture.

5

Lay a tortilla flat and add about half a cup of the egg mixture towards the bottom third of the tortilla.

6

Fold in the corners of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.

7

Place the rolled burritos seam side down in a hot skillet for 60 to 90 seconds to seal and crisp them up.

Cooking Techniques

scrambledwrappedgrilled

Equipment Needed

ovenskillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Protein-Packed Breakfast WrapsBreakfast Burritos with Eggs

More High-Protein Breakfast Burritos Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(16 videos)