Freezer Breakfast Burritos
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These freezer breakfast burritos are made with tater tots, eggs, beans and cheese, great for meal prep! Easy to make and fully customizable!
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Why you’ll love freezer breakfast burritos
- Freezes and reheats like a dream. This is an excellent make-ahead, meal prep friendly, portable breakfast that you can simply grab-and-go and reheat in just minutes!
- Completely customizable. Although this breakfast burrito is fully loaded with refried beans, eggs, cheese, breakfast sausage, and tater tots, you can mix and match your favorite proteins, cheeses, and vegetables.
- Budget-friendly. This is also a great recipe to use up leftover ingredients, making this incredibly cost-effective whether it’s meal prepping for the busy weeks ahead or feeding a large crowd.
How to make freezer breakfast burritos
- Cook the tater tots. Bake or air fry the tater tots according to package instructions.
- Cook the breakfast sausage. Crumble the sausage in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Drain the excess fat and set aside.
- Cook the eggs. Add the eggs to the skillet, stirring until they just begin to set. Stir in the half and half and continue cooking, stirring gently, until soft scrambled.
- Assemble the burritos. Spread the refried beans on each warmed tortilla, followed by tater tots, sausage, eggs, cheeses, tomatoes (skip if freezing), and cilantro. Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom. Pro tip for freezing: wrap each assembled burrito tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Freeze up to 1 month.
- Bake. Place the assembled burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet coated with nonstick spray. Bake at 400°F until warmed through, about 12-15 minutes.
How to warm tortillas
Stovetop
Heat each tortilla on a hot cast iron skillet over medium high heat (not using any oil) until puffed and toasted, about 15-30 seconds on each side.
Microwave
Wrap 4-5 tortillas in a stack in a damp paper towel or kitchen towel, heating for 20-30 seconds.
Oven
Wrap 5-8 tortillas in a stack in aluminum foil, baking for 8-10 minutes at 350°F until warmed through.
freezing and storage
Storage
Leftover burritos can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheating
Reheat in the oven at 350°F, covered in aluminum foil until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
Freeze before baking
Wrap each assembled burrito, before baking, tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Label, date and freeze up to 1 month.
Reheating after freezing
- Microwave: Remove the aluminum foil and plastic wrap, then wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel to keep the tortilla soft. Microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway.
- Oven: Wrap the burrito in aluminum foil only (removing the plastic wrap) and bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until warmed through. Alternatively, thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the oven at 350°F, covered in aluminum foil until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes.
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Freezer Breakfast Burritos: Frequently Asked Questions
Scrambled eggs, cooked breakfast sausage (or bacon), tater tots, refried beans, and cheese are all excellent options. Avoid watery ingredients such as salsa, fresh tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream if freezing.
Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, reheating in the oven at 350°F, covered in aluminum foil, until warmed through.
The burritos can keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Not at all! The burritos can be reheated from frozen (thawing is completely optional).
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 links breakfast sausage, casing removed
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup half and half*
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Cook tater tots according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron 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, and cook, stirring frequently, until they just begin to set. Gently stir 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.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Place the burritos, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Place into oven and bake until heated through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients. Let the filling ingredients cool down before assembling the burritos to prevent any sogginess.
- Soften the tortillas. Warm the tortillas first to make them soft and pliable to work with (without tearing).
- Tater tots are key. Skip the roasted potatoes and use crispy tater tots instead, adding a much-needed crunch in every single bite.
- Do not overfill. Size matters! Overstuffing may sound like a good idea since the filling is the best part, but this can result in ripped tortilla and overspill.
- Skip the fresh ingredients. Omit the fresh ingredients, such as salsa, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream if freezing, adding them fresh after reheating.
- Freeze before baking. Freezing the burritos before baking will lock in freshness and avoid a soggy texture.
- Make it crispy. For a crunchy outside, cook the microwaved burrito in a hot skillet for 2 minutes on each side over medium high heat (or in an air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes).
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This is awesome, I have bookmarked this recipe and I am going to try it (:
Yummmmmy! As always, can’t wait to make these. I love your recipes. My hubby and I love breakfast burritos. Thanks for sharing.
Can I just say, OMG I LOVE YOU! Thank you so much for posting this. I am having a baby in 4 weeks and preparing my older child to go back to school, so I have been on a make n freeze rampage lately. This is by far, hands down THE BEST breakfast idea I have come by! Easy and delicious, and actually filling! Super convenient to heat n eat on the road to school while we’re running late, lol! Love it!!
P.S. You are so right about the tots! Nothing else could ever compare!!
Love your recipes and photos. So how do you reheat these? LOL — I’m just kidding! I think you’ve been asked that question a hundred times. Bless you for your patience. Thanks for the inspiring recipes 🙂
These burritos look amazing! I know what I’ll be making this weekend!
Paige
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what is the calories for 1 burrito?
Each burrito has 532.6 calories.
I’m confused. Do you bake them and then freeze them? Or are you only baking them if you plan to serve them immediately?
It is best to freeze prior to baking.
Okay, you must have typo because of all responses you are getting on cooking. How long to bake in microwave if frozen uncooked, NOT reheat. Is it still 4-6? Please clarify.
Paula, there is no typo. The directions listed below are to “reheat” or “cook” from a frozen state as they are frozen before they are baked.
TO FREEZE: Cover each burrito tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freeze up to 1 month. To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
You should re-write the directions because there is no mention of freezing in the directions, but these are called Freezer Burritos. People searching this recipe expect freezer/microwave instructions in the recipe, but the recipe only has fresh/oven-bake instructions. That’s why there are a million confused questions in the comments section.
JB, if you take another look, you will see that the freezer instructions is already included in the recipe. You can’t miss it! 🙂
If your instructions were completely clear, you wouldn’t be getting the same questions over and over. You never once specified in your directions if you should freeze before or after baking. So just a suggestion, drop the attitude with people when you’re not very descriptive i
n your directions.
Her directions are quite clear. How can you accuse someone of having an attitude when they answer ever repeat question over and over and over?!?
I understood the instructions – maybe because I read the whole thing. The asterisk after the instruction on how to fold was a dead give-a-way…
Right?! I can’t believe the amount of people blaming their own lack of reading comprehension on her… And then to mention her “attitude”… Wow.
Once frozen, how do you reheat them. Do they need to be thawed and can you microwave them.
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
I’m currently collecting freezer recipes for easy postpartum meals and this looks delicious!
What’s the best way to heat/cook these once frozen?
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
I made freezer breakfast burritos a few weeks ago. Such a great idea for a quick, hearty breakfast since all the prep work is done ahead of time. So good and so much better than the ones at the drive thru.
Questions about freezing:
– Don’t bake before freezing?
– How to heat a frozen burrito?
These look really good. I want to get some in my freezer.
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
I’m wondering this too but she keeps answering with the same response and that’s not answering our question. I guess we’ll just have to experiment to find out lol!
It is best to freeze PRIOR to baking.
Or you could, ya know, actually read the text in the post that says to freeze them before they go in the oven so the poor woman doesn’t have to keep repeating herself….
Chungah, you’re a saint for even responding to the same questions over and over again…
Any recommendations on reheating in a microwave? These would be awesome to keep at work for breakfast but alas we only have a microwave.
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
These look really good! I intend to make them, I noticed there is red chunks in your picture. Is that red bell pepper or tomato, as it is not listed in your ingrediants. Thank You.
It’s diced Roma tomatoes. But bell peppers would also be a great addition.
So crazy question – if you freeze them prior to backing – how do you heat up to eat?
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
Sounds delicious! What are the instructions to cook after freezing?
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
I’m cracking up at the same questions about reheating! These look amazing, I’m making them for my freezer meal group. Thank you!
Yes hilarious !
Hi. I didn’t see tomatoes in the recipe, but the pictured burritos appear to have tomato in them.
How do you reheat them.
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
Should the eggs and milk, etc be room temperature before they are cooked in the skillet or should the skillet mixture cool down to room temperature before assembling the burritos?
The skillet mixture should cool down to room temperature prior to assembling.
Looks yummy! If you freeze these, can they be cooked from frozen? Do you have instructions?
To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Thawing is not needed.
Tired of answering that question yet? 😉
No kidding! Geez! Go back and read!!
LOL! I know! I was just thinking the same thing!! Don’t people read the whole thing before asking questions!!!
Do you have the calorie count for this recipe?
Each burrito has 532.6 calories.