4-Ingredient Freezer Breakfast Burritos are simple to make, requiring just basic pantry ingredients. Easy to make, simple to customize and perfect for busy mornings.
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SIMPLY SERVING: A new initiative + recipe series from Simply Sissom
THE WHY:
2 weeks ago I head a health scare. My Dr. found a mass under my arm as well as an enlarged lymph node. We scheduled a biopsy for that afternoon. Then… we waited. And waited. And waited. Ok, in reality it was about 48 hours, but you guys, I’m not lying when I tell you it was excruciating. I was scared and numb and vulnerable.
After the biopsy I spent HOURS researching lymphoma. I tried to keep scary thoughts about what may lie ahead for myself and my family at bay. All I could think about was my boys. Even though I was told that this type of cancer was “very treatable,” I was still potentially facing weeks of treatments that were going to make me sick. Who was going to cook, clean, take the kids to school, watch the baby, etc. etc. etc. ??? It was a hard day filled with lots of tears.
While waiting for my biopsy results, an AD about a non-profit company called “Cleaning for A Reason” showed up on my newsfeed. This company offers a free house cleaning to any person diagnosed with cancer. It resonated with me, because day to day tasks and taking care of my family was very high on my lists of concerns. What a wonderfully thoughtful + practical way to support a family in need.
In the end, my biopsy came back clean. Grateful doesn’t begin to describe my emotions. I’m not going to pretend that my 2 days of waiting is in any way comparable to to the experience of those diagnosed with cancer. It’s not. What I do know is how I can help. Hopefully… how WE can help.
THE WHAT:
Cooking healthy, family friendly meals is kind of my thing, my love language if you will. So, I’ve set the goal that I would like to fill 3 deep-freezers with fully prepared meals and deliver each to a different family who could use a little help with cooking due to a health issue faced by themselves or by a family member.
THE HOW:
Filling a deep-freezer with 25 healthy family meals costs about $400.00 in ingredients. This means that to offer this gift to 3 families I will need to raise $1200 dollars. So far, the Simply Sissom community has raised almost $500 dollars so we are well on our way! If you feel led to help, you can make a donation by clicking here.
You can learn more about this new initiative by following @simplysissom on Instagram. Meet our volunteer chefs + follow along as we stock the freezer, and meet the recipients of this special gift.
THE FOOD:
I’ve got big plans for the homemade freezer meals and will be sharing ALL THE RECIPES with you along the way here on Simply Sissom. If we're being honest, health crisis or not, we could all use a little freezer love in our lives! Up first are these 4-Ingredient Freezer Breakfast Burritos. Seriously, 4-ingredients. This morning I made 48 (12 for us and 36 for the deep freezers). When recipes are this simple, you can do things like fill you freezer with 48 burritos and you don’t even lose your entire day doing it. I spent 1 hour start to finish.
Let me show you how it’s done.
HOW TO MAKE 4-INGREDIENT FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS:
- Brown the sausage.
- Scramble the eggs.
- Stuff the tortillas with cheese, sausage and eggs and roll em up!
- Pop them in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese melts OR wrap them in foil and stick them in the freezer.
These 4-Ingredient Freezer Breakfast Burritos are perfection on multiple levels...
A) They are portable (aka.. breakfast in the car, no problem).
B) They are made with super basic ingredients so EVERYONE loves them, BUT they can be easily customized.
C) They're quick to make. Stocking up the freezer with these guys is Not. A. Problem.
Not only are they great travelers made with simple freezer-friendly ingredients, BUT they are loaded with protein (I see you breakfast sausage + eggs).
FAQ’S About 4-Ingredient Freezer Breakfast Burritos:
HOW DO YOU HEAT FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS?
Personally, I always heat mine in the microwave, but taking the time to heat up the oven and allow them to bake will give you the best results (crispy tortilla and perfectly melted cheese). Here are directions to do either!
- Oven: Bake breakfast burritos (foil and all) in an oven that has been heated to 425 degrees for 45 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process, flip the burritos so that they cook evenly.
- Microwave: Remove the foil from the burrito and microwave for about 90 seconds (cooking time will vary depending on the size of your burrito). Allow the burrito to cool before enjoying.
WHAT TYPE AND SIZE OF TORTILLA SHOULD I USE FOR FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS?
Ideally I like to use 100% whole grain tortillas. That said, these can be difficult to find, so if they aren’t available, I don’t stress. Look for a 10” burrito size tortilla. The taco size is too small and makes it difficult to wrap up the burritos.
DIFFERENT VARIATIONS OF FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS:
There are so many different directions that you can go, here are a few of my favorites. Keep in mind that this “recipe” is customizable so add what you like!
- Skip the sausage and use black beans, ham or bacon in it’s place.
- Up the healthy factor and add some veggies to your eggs. Red pepper and onion is my favorite combo.
- Make a lightened up version by using egg whites and skipping on the cheese. A little spoonful of salsa can add some serious flavors without additional calories.
HOW DO YOU ROLL A BREAKFAST BURRITO WITHOUT THE TOPPING SPILLING OUT?
- Use fresh tortillas. Older tortillas that have been previously opened are dryer and tend to crack and split. If you only have older tortillas, wrap them in a moist paper towel and microwave them for 30 seconds so that they are warmed and have a little extra moisture.
- Do not overstuff your burritos.
HOW DO I PREPARE MY BREAKFAST BURRITOS FOR THE FREEZER?
- Wrap the unbaked burritos in aluminum foil. I like to use foil because I can pop the burritos straight into the oven. If you KNOW that you will be using the microwave to reheat the burritos you can use parchment paper instead.
- Label the burritos with content and date.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe Ziplock bag and freeze for up to 1-month.
DO I HAVE TO FREEZE MY FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS?
Nope! You can immediately heat the burritos in the oven at 350 degrees right after you assemble them and serve them up. I do like to freeze the leftovers because the burritos can become soggy if stored in the refrigerator.
CAN I USE CORN TORTILLAS IN PLACE OF FLOUR TORTILLAS?
Unfortunately not. They are not large enough and they don’t freeze well. Using corn tortillas will result in your burritos cracking and spilling.
4-Ingredient Freezer Breakfast Burritos
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 Burritos 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
4-Ingredient Freezer Breakfast Burritos are simple to make, requiring just basic pantry ingredients. Easy to make, simple to customize and perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. breakfast sausage (I like to use turkey in place of pork)
- 12 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 thin slices of white cheddar cheese
- 8 100% whole-grain tortillas
Instructions
Breakfast Sausage Mixture:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add breakfast sausage. Cook until meat is no longer pink. Stir frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
Scrambled Eggs:
- Beat eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until blended.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil spray. Pour in egg mixture. As eggs begin to set, gently pull the eggs across the pan with a spatula forming curds.
- Continue cooking - pulling, lifting and folding eggs - until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Don't stir constantly. Remove from heat. Set aside.
Assembly:
- Place 1 slice of cheese in the center of each tortilla. Add about 1/12 of the eggs and 1/12 of the sausage to the tortilla. Fold the sides into the center of the tortilla and then roll into a burrito. Burritos can be individually wrapped in parchment paper (if you plan to heat in microwave) or aluminum foil (if you plan to heat in the oven) and placed into an airtight zipper bag and placed in the freezer.
To Heat Burritos:
- Oven: Bake breakfast burritos (foil and all) in an oven that has been heated to 425 degrees for 45 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process, flip the burritos so that they cook evenly.
- Microwave: Remove the foil from the burrito and microwave for about 90 seconds (cooking time will vary depending on the size of your burrito). Allow the burrito to cool before enjoying.
Notes
You can also heat the burritos in the oven at 350 degrees right after you assemble them and serve immediately. I do like to freeze the leftovers because the burritos can become soggy if stored in the refrigerator.
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Elaine says
how many calories per burrito? Maybe I missed, but did not see the nutrients per serving?
Bailey Sissom says
Hi Elaine! Unfortunately, I don't post nutrition information on my website. Here is a great site that you can use to figure out the nutrition from any online recipe.. http://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php . It's pretty great! You just copy all of the ingredients from the recipe and enter in a serving size. It gives you a total break down + a letter grade for each ingredient. Hope this helps!
Lee says
This page links to the recipe and more morning recipes and it tells us they are 297 calories per serving.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/10-make-ahead-breakfasts-under-300-calories/?utm_source=silverpop&utm_medium=email&utm_content=breakfast_button&utm_campaign=newsletter
Angelina says
Each burrito has 297cal. 🙂
Pearl says
For the burritos, if you have a toaster oven it heats up much more quickly than a big oven, and can work well. Still takes time to heat from frozen though
★★★★★
Bailey Sissom says
Thanks for the tip Pearl!
Heather S. says
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 297; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 181mg; Sodium: 719mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 16g
Myfitnesspal shared this recipe in an article. These are the values they included.
Bailey Sissom says
Thanks so much for sharing this info!
Rosa says
How much turkey sausage should I add to the recipe?
Bailey Sissom says
Hi Elaine. I used 1 lb. of turkey sausage and divided it amongst the burritos. Did have some leftover, but I just packaged it up and added it to other things throughout the week! Trust me, turkey sausage never goes to waste around here:)
Maria says
is the carb amount correct for the breakfast burritos? 379 grams?
Bailey Sissom says
Oh my! Nope not really 379... 37.9:) Fixing now!
linda cameron says
You didn't state the size of the tortillas - I used 6" and should have used the large tortillas, 1/10th of the mixtures was way too much for 6" tortilla. So I have a lot leftover, will get some more tortillas and finish. So the nutritional values are for 12" tortillas?
linda cameron says
Hi, I just made a comment, I said I used 6" tortillas, they were actually 7", and I guess the next size up is 10"?
Bailey Sissom says
Hi Linda! Yes I used the 10" burrito shells. If you look at the packaging, most of the time the package will say what the tortilla is for. For example, 6" will say taco and 10" will say burritos. The calories are for a burrito tortilla (10"). That said, it's impossible for me to say exactly what the nutrition of your burritos will be since different brands of tortillas nutrition information varies greatly. The best thing to do if you are counting calories or tracking macros would be to plug the information for your specific products into my fitnesspal.com. I use a program called nutrifox to generate my labels. It searches a national data-base and creates the labels. I am unsure of what specific brand it used. Basically... the nutrition labels are an estimate. I hope this helps! Also... if you don't want to buy more tortillas, they turkey and veggie mixture is great in omlettes or egg scrambles. I often double it just because I like having some in the fridge!
Linda Cameron says
Thanks Bailey! You can tell how often I use tortillas! Did have some of the leftovers for breakfast-yummy! Hubby will have the rest for lunch tomorrow! However, I don’t think I will ever make eggs the same way again -yours are delicious, and I even forgot the milk! I figured out that my little burritos are 250 calories,
Kathi says
Love this recipe, but I thought when I made them a while ago there were potatoes in them. Am I losing my mind?
Bailey Sissom says
You are not crazy! I redid the recipe to make it simpler to throw together. You could still make some breakfast potatoes and add them in! That said... this new version is really tasty:)
Kathi Sawyer says
Where can I access a copy of the original recipe? I can't find it.
Bailey Sissom says
Hi Kathi. Unfortunately the recipe is no longer available on the site. I'm sorry:( If I had it saved in the archives I would send it to you!
Pamela says
I too was also super bummed to see the original recipe replaced. I really enjoyed that one. I wish I would have printed it.
Kristopher says
This recipe is fantastic!! Not only is it easy and tasty it saves me like $10 a day in crappy gas station breakfast robots healthy and economic!! These are also very good in spinach tortillas.
★★★★★
Bailey Sissom says
I LOVE spinach tortillas... so glad you loved the recipe!
Kristopher says
Really is healthy and economic. *** no idea where robots came from. Hahaha
pamela says
The cherry muffins look wonderful but can you substitute the coconut oil, and
coconut sugar? I hate to buy these when i don't use them enough
Bailey Sissom says
I haven't tried it, but I don't see why not. Coconut oil can be subbed out for butter and the coconut sugar for regular brown sugar! Let us know how it goes if you give it a shot!
Julia says
Hey! This looks awesome and I'm going to try these for next week! I am planning on using turkey bacon instead of turkey sausage, do you have a recommendation for how much to use? Looking forward to it, they look delicious!
Said Muhammed says
I'm honestly offended by this article..... I'm the hubby in this picture and *I'm* the one watching The Good Wife! 😀
Karen says
Hi-I plan to try the breakfast burritos to freeze and take to work. Do I have to freeze them in tin foil or will parchment paper do? And once out of the freezer, the burrito won't be refrigerated till I put it in the microwave but it would be in a lunch bag with a freezy blue ice block. So, that would be OK and it would thaw just enough to nuke in a timely fashion? And last but not least, (I hope I don't sound stupid) I need guidance on the folding of the burrito. Thanks!
Bailey Sissom says
Parchment paper will work fine! I just use foil because I like to warm the burritos in the oven and it keeps things simple. I think the burritos will be fine to pack in the morning and warm in the microwave at lunch time. They may possibly get a little soggy, but should still taste great. The trick to folding the burrito is to NOT stuff too much filling into the burrito. Place the ingredients in the center, fold the sides in towards each other until they are almost touching (this will keep the filling from falling out of the ends) and then roll it up tight!
Darlene DiNatale says
How long do you have to cook them in the microwave if they're frozen? Also, it makes 8 burritos, as you use 8 tortillas & 8 slices of cheese, but it says to use 1/12 of the eggs & 1/12 of the sausage. Is that right?
Anne Tayloe says
Do you put then straight from the freezer to the oven in foil and bake for 45 min, or should you thaw 1st?
Bailey Sissom says
We stick it straight into the oven frozen. I think either would work although if you dethaw, the tortilla may be a bit soggy.