Description
These Delicious Freezer Breakfast Burritos are perfect for busy mornings, featuring crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, refried beans, fresh tomatoes, and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Make-ahead friendly and freezer-ready, they provide a convenient, flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Frozen Tater Tots (can substitute with diced roasted potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage (turkey sausage for lighter option)
- 6 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Half and Half (can substitute with equal parts milk and cream, or just milk)
- To taste Kosher Salt
- To taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 can Refried Beans (black beans for different flavor)
- 4 large Flour Tortillas (whole wheat tortillas as a substitute)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 cup Roma Tomatoes (optional, can omit for simpler burrito)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves (or green onions)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking sheet to prevent sticking and help with crisping the burritos.
- Cook Tater Tots: Arrange frozen tater tots on the prepared baking sheet and cook according to the package instructions, about 20 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove and let them cool to avoid sogginess inside the burritos.
- Cook Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and cooked through.
- Scramble Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the cooked sausage, cooking gently until the eggs are just set. Stir in the half and half, cooking until the eggs thicken slightly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out each tortilla flat. Spread a generous spoonful of refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Layer on the crispy tater tots, cooked sausage and egg mixture, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, diced Roma tomatoes, and chopped cilantro leaves.
- Fold Burritos: Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll up tightly to enclose the filling, forming burritos. Place each burrito seam-side down on the oiled baking sheet to secure them.
- Bake Burritos: Bake the assembled burritos in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until heated through and the tortillas turn slightly golden, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Serve or Store: Serve the burritos immediately for best taste. Alternatively, let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container for freezing. Reheat directly from frozen for a quick, convenient breakfast.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage to reduce fat content if desired.
- Substitute whole wheat tortillas for a healthier version.
- Black beans can replace refried beans for a different flavor and texture.
- Omit tomatoes if you prefer a simpler taste or need to reduce moisture.
- Let burritos cool completely before freezing to avoid ice crystals.
- Reheat frozen burritos in the oven or microwave until heated through.
