Description
These delicious freezer breakfast burritos are perfect for busy mornings when you need a quick, hearty meal. Packed with crispy tater tots, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy refried beans, melty cheeses, and fresh toppings, they can be made ahead, frozen, and baked whenever you want a satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Sausage
- 1 pound Frozen Tater Tots
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage
Egg Mixture
- 6 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
- to taste Kosher Salt
- to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Other Fillings
- 1 can Refried Beans
- 4 large Flour Tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 cup Roma Tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking sheet to prevent sticking and to help crisp the burritos during baking.
- Cook Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet as directed by the package. Bake for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy, then remove and let cool slightly.
- Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks, until fully browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the cooked sausage. Cook gently, stirring often until the eggs are just set. Stir in the half and half and continue cooking until the eggs thicken slightly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out each flour tortilla. Spread a generous layer of refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with a portion of crispy tater tots, followed by the sausage and egg mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the filling. Add diced Roma tomatoes and chopped cilantro leaves for freshness.
- Fold Burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla toward the center, then roll from one end to the other to enclose the filling securely. Place each burrito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Burritos: Bake the burritos in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until heated through and the tortillas are slightly golden, ensuring the cheese inside melts perfectly.
- Serve or Freeze: Serve the burritos immediately for best taste. Alternatively, let them cool completely before wrapping individually and storing in an airtight container in the freezer for convenient future breakfasts.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage alternative.
- You can swap flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Black beans can replace refried beans for a different flavor and texture.
- Add or omit tomatoes and cilantro based on personal preference.
- To reheat frozen burritos, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or microwave until heated through.
