Description
These Delicious Freezer Breakfast Burritos are perfect for busy mornings, combining crispy tater tots, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy beans, and melted cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Easy to prepare ahead, bake, and freeze for convenient, satisfying breakfasts any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Frozen Tater Tots (These add a satisfying crunch; feel free to swap with diced roasted potatoes.)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Can substitute with any neutral oil.)
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage (Consider using turkey sausage for a 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 (Can substitute with black beans for a different flavor.)
- 4 large Flour Tortillas (Whole wheat tortillas are a nutritious substitute.)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 cup Roma Tomatoes (Can leave out for a simpler burrito.)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves (Can substitute with green onions.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking sheet to prepare for baking the assembled burritos later.
- Cook the tater tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots on the prepared baking sheet or another baking dish and cook according to package instructions until crispy and golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Once cooked, set them aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the sausage: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Prepare the scrambled eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the browned sausage and cook until the eggs are just set. Then stir in the half and half to create a creamy texture and continue cooking until thickened slightly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the burritos: Lay out each tortilla flat and spread a layer of refried beans down the center. Add a layer of cooled tater tots, then spoon the sausage and scrambled egg mixture over the beans. Sprinkle both shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly on top, followed by diced Roma tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
- Fold the burritos: Fold the sides of each tortilla inward and roll tightly in a burrito style, ensuring the fillings are secure. Place each burrito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the burritos: Bake the assembled burritos in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until heated through and the tortillas develop a slight golden color and crispness.
- Cool and store or serve: Serve the burritos immediately for a hot and fresh breakfast or let them cool completely before placing in an airtight container for freezing. Retrace heating instructions when ready to enjoy the frozen burritos later.
Notes
- You can swap frozen tater tots for diced roasted potatoes if desired.
- For a lighter option, turkey sausage works well instead of traditional breakfast sausage.
- Whole wheat tortillas are a nutritious alternative to flour tortillas.
- Black beans can replace refried beans for a different flavor profile.
- Omitting tomatoes makes for a simpler burrito if preferred.
- Make sure to cool ingredients properly before freezing to avoid sogginess.
- Reheat frozen burritos in the oven or microwave until heated through before serving.
