Breakfast Burrito 

Mornings can get a little crazy and I don’t always have time to make breakfast. I’ve tried a variation of make-ahead egg breakfast options but my favorite is the breakfast burrito. I started making these burritos after a certain fast-food chain took my favorite breakfast burrito off the menu.

Make-ahead breakfast burritos are a great easy breakfast. But, breakfast burritos don’t have to be just for breakfast.

The great thing about freezer breakfast burritos is that they are available to grab and go for any occasion. They make a great quick lunch or dinner.

For most of my life, I have lived somewhere along the east coast or in Puerto Rico and I grew up eating chorizo. But, the chorizo I grew up eating was a hard cured Spanish chorizo.

It wasn’t until I moved to Tulsa, OK that I was introduced to ground Mexican chorizo.

Mexican Chorizo vs. Spanish Chorizo

When I first moved to Tulsa I went out to a local breakfast eatery with my husband. And we were both excited and surprised to see a breakfast scramble with chorizo. But, when our breakfast arrived it wasn’t the cured chorizo that we were accustomed to but chorizo seasoned ground meat. Initially, we were disappointed but now I have come to love Mexican chorizo.

Mexican chorizo is ground pork that is seasoned with spicy red peppers and spices, which gives it it’s red color. It is sold raw and must be cooked before eating. Spanish chorizo, on the other hand, is cured and seasoned with smoked paprika and other spices. Because it is cured it can be eaten without cooking, typically served sliced or diced. 

If you go poking around on The Noshery you will see how my love for Mexican chorizo has grown. I like to make chorizo in bulk to have on hand for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, or any of your favorite Mexican inspired preparations.

Check out some of my favorite chorizo recipes such as Queso Fundido con Chorizo a la Tequila, Spicy Chorizo Burger with Pimento Cheese, and Walking Tacos with Chorizo and Tangy Slaw.

Homemade Turkey Chorizo

For these breakfast burritos, I used my homemade turkey chorizo recipe but, if you are pressed for time you can use store-bought chorizo. But let’s be honest homemade chorizo is better than store-bought. The turkey chorizo can be made in large batches and frozen to have on hand for breakfast burritos, enchiladas, or tacos.

If you’re not a fan of chorizo, well you’re crazy, but you can use your favorite breakfast sausage or diced smoked sausage.

How to Make A Breakfast Burrito

• First roast the seasoned sweet potatoes in the oven at a high heat. While the sweet potatoes are roasting you can make the rest of the filling ingredients. 
• I like to line a large sheet pan with foil and make small piles of the filling ingredients. This way you have a bunch of bowls to clean later. 
• Once the filling ingredients are ready warm the tortillas in the microwave to prepare for assembly. 

How to Fold a Breakfast Burrito

• First is best to start with a warm tortilla as it is more pliable and less likely to tear. 
• Lay the tortilla on a flat surface. Layer the filling ingredients down the center of the tortilla, lengthwise, leaving about 1-inch from the edge of the tortilla.
• First fold, fold half of the tortilla over the filling, using the edge of the tortilla to tuck in the filling. 
• Then tuck in the sides and continue rolling.

Breakfast Burrito Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lb sweet potato
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 lb turkey chorizo
2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
10 large flour tortillas

How to Freeze Breakfast Burritos

• Start with cooked ingredients that are completely cooled. This will prevent steaming and the breakfast burrito from freezing with icicles.
• Wrap the burritos with parchment paper and then wrap tightly with foil. This will help protect the burrito from the freezer burn.
• Freeze the burritos in a single layer so that they freeze quickly and evenly.

How to Reheat A Freezer Breakfast Burrito

I wrap my burritos first in parchment paper and then foil. To reheat the burritos all you need to do is remove the foil and place the parchment wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Depending on the strength of your microwave you will cook the burrito for 3 – 4 minutes. Leave it on the plate in the microwave for another minute to let is settle and enjoy.

Tips for Assembling A Freezer Breakfast Burrito

• Use large flour tortillas 10 – 12 inches in size.  Flour and whole wheat tortillas fold and freeze better than corn tortillas. Corn tortillas will become brittle and break.
• To avoid soggy burritos allow the filling ingredients to cool completely before assembling the burritos. Assemble the burritos with the cheese and potatoes first to create a barrier between the eggs and the tortillas.
• To make sure you have an even distribution of filling spread the filling parallel to the edge of the counter. Fold the sides towards the center and roll the burrito away from you over the filling.
• When sauteing the peppers and onions it is best to use a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Leaving plenty of space in the skillet so the pepper and onions don’t steam. 

Breakfast Burrito Fillings

Here are some more filling ideas if you’re not a fan of chorizo and sweet potatoes.

• sour cream
• hot sauce
• mexican cheese blends 
• cook bacon
• sausage
• salsa
• roast chicken
• potatoes
• beef brisket

These burritos are a great way to get your morning started and they are much better than store-bought frozen burritos. I absolutely love the combination of peppers, eggs, seasoned sweet potatoes, chorizo, and cheese. But, you can use these same freezer breakfast burrito tips for any breakfast burrito.

Breakfast is without a doubt my favorite meal of the day. And, I firmly believe that it can be enjoyed at any time of day. If you are looking for more breakfast inspirations check out my breakfast collection!

more breakfast love

• • microwave egg caprese breakfast cups
  • cheesy salsa verde sausage breakfast enchiladas
  • breakfast stuffed poblano peppers

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Yield: 10 burritos

Freezer Friendly Sweet Potato and Turkey Chorizo Breakfast Burritos

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Filling breakfast burritos with roasted sweet potatoes, eggs, cheese, and turkey chorizo. Make these over the weekend and be ready for the week ahead.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb turkey chorizo
• 12 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 10 large flour tortillas
• 10 12x12 parchment paper squares
• 10 12x12 foil squares

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spread sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan, toss with cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic, and salt. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, until browned and tender.
3. Heat a heavy bottom non-stick skillet over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add onions and peppers, stir occasionally until onions and peppers are brown and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
4. Cook turkey chorizo in the same skillet until cooked through. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
5. Crack eggs into a large bowl, add milk and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Whisk eggs until well combined and frothy. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat, spray with cooking spray. Add eggs to the skillet and cook the eggs into fluffy large curds. Remove the eggs from the heat and set aside.
6. Place damp paper towels between the tortillas and heat for 45 seconds in the microwave.
7. Lay a warm tortilla on a square of parchment pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese down the center of the tortilla, top with 1/4 cup sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup egg, 1/4 cup chorizo, and some caramelized peppers. Roll the burrito tightly by folding the sides over the filling, then rolling from the bottom up.
8. Wrap the burrito in parchment paper and then in foil. Continue with the same process with the remaining tortillas.
9. Freeze the burritos in a single layer on a baking sheet. Store frozen burritos in a large resealable freezer bag.
10. When ready to eat remove foil from the burrito. Microwave in parchment paper for 4 minutes, until heated through.

Notes

Tips for Assembling Freezer Breakfast Burritos

• Use large flour tortillas 10 - 12 inches in size. Flour and whole wheat tortillas fold and freeze better than corn tortillas. Corn tortillas will become brittle and break.
• To avoid soggy burritos allow the filling ingredients to cool completely before assembling the burritos. Assemble the burritos with the cheese and potatoes first to create a barrier between the eggs and the tortillas.
• Freeze the burritos in a single layer so that they freeze quickly and evenly.
• To make sure you have an even distribution of filling spread the filling parallel to the edge of the counter. Fold the sides towards the center and roll the burrito away from you over the filling.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 545Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 301mgSodium: 1037mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 5gSugar: 6gProtein: 35g

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