Finding time for a high-quality, high-protein breakfast can be challenging, especially on weekday mornings. 

When you’re trying to get ready for work, your kid is crying, your dog needs to go out, and you haven’t even had your coffee yet, the last thing you want to do is cook an elaborate breakfast.

That’s where the magic of meal prepping comes in. 

If you’re tired of scarfing down a bowl of cereal on the run, it’s time to try meal prepping. This breakfast burrito meal prep recipe is the perfect place to start. 

The best part is that it offers a delicious start to your day, making your morning more convenient.

Why Meal Prep?

Meal prepping is more than just a useless term tossed around by your favorite influencer. It’s an excellent way to stick to a diet and avoid the fast food line. 

By taking some time, when you have an hour or two to cook, you can prepare breakfast for the entire week. No more skipping the most important meal of the day. And burritos are always a great option. 

A balanced breakfast can help improve concentration and boost metabolism.  It can also set a positive tone for the rest of your day. With the right combination of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and veggies, these breakfast burritos have it all.

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What You Need for This Recipe

These burritos are super customizable. Below are the exact ingredients I use. I also include a list of optional ingredients you might enjoy for your burritos.

Eggs: You can’t do breakfast without eggs! Eggs are high in protein, HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol), and choline, which helps support brain health.

Russet Potatoes: Something about pan-fried russet breakfast potatoes is the perfect way to start the morning. Orange juice isn’t the only breakfast item rich in Vitamin C. Russet potatoes are packed with vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

Pico de Gallo: I use prepackaged pico de gallo to save time, but feel free to make you’re own. If you go this route, you will need bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro.

Cheese: A little shredded cheddar is all you need for these burritos.

Breakfast Sausage: Ground breakfast sausage is a classic breakfast protein that goes perfectly in these burritos.

Tortillas: Last but not least, large flour tortillas to put a wrap on this recipe.

Optional Ingredients

Here are some ideas to customize your burrito.

Avocados: Avocados complement every burrito as far as I’m concerned. They are also full of healthy fat, fiber, and potassium.

Spices:  I keep my spices simple with only a dash of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. But if you like a spicy burrito, try adding hot sauce, jalapeños, chili powder, or red bell pepper.

Cheese: Some people like things a little cheesy. And I completely support that. Add a little Mexican cotija cheese or a drizzle of nacho cheese.

Cream Cheese: You’re probably thinking, “Cream cheese? Really??” Yes, a thousand times yes. 

Okay, hear me out. 

Take about a teaspoon of cream cheese and spread a thin layer on your tortilla. 

Then, proceed to make your burrito. Yeah, the fat content will go up a little bit, but man, oh man, is it worth it.

Beans: Black beans are a great way to add protein to this breakfast burrito meal prep recipe. Add some black beans and corn, and start your day with a southwest breakfast burrito. 

Substitutions

​If you want to switch things up, here are a few other delicious variations I’ve tried.

Potatoes: Switch out the Russet potatoes for some pre-packaged hash browns. Hash browns add a nice crunchy texture, and you don’t have to go through the trouble of peeling, dicing, and frying the potatoes yourself.

Sausage: Breakfast sausage is my favorite. But this recipe also goes well with chorizo, maple sausage, and turkey sausage.

Tortilla: The flour tortilla is one of the best things on the planet. I don’t recommend substituting this. But you could always go with whole wheat tortillas or gluten-free tortillas.

Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

I like to get all my ingredients in order, so when the time comes, I can get these easy breakfast burritos wrapped and in the freezer. Start with your potatoes. Peel them first. Then, cut the edges off each side, making the potato flat. Cut lengthwise twice. Flip, then cut lengthwise twice across the non-cut sides. Then, cut crosswise into small cubes. If you’re unsure what I mean, watch the video to see exactly how it’s done. 

Cutting the potatoes this way will allow you to get small, even cubes that will fit perfectly in your tortillas. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika (optional).

Now, it’s time to prep the eggs. Crack 12 eggs in a large bowl. Add a quarter cup of milk. I use 2%. Whisk until combined. 

Set out your pico, tortillas, cheese, aluminum foil, and any other ingredients you want to include.

Step 2: Get Cookin’!

Start first with the potatoes. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, cover, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes soften.

Once cooked, remove from the skillet and place in a large mixing bowl.

To the same skillet, add the breakfast sausage. Use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break the sausage into small pieces. Stir frequently until the sausage is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and add to the same large mixing bowl as the potatoes. Stir to combine.

Finally, it’s time to scramble up those eggs. Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the skillet. Pour in the egg mixture. Stir occasionally, scrambling the eggs. Cook to your desired doneness. Then, remove the eggs from the skillet and pour them into the same large mixing bowl. Stir the egg, potato, and sausage until combined.

Step 3: Start Assembling!

Mixing the cooked ingredients into a single bowl makes these make ahead breakfast burritos so much easier to assemble. 

Start by laying out a square of aluminum foil on a flat work surface. Place a large tortilla on the foil. 

Scoop in a nice helping of the burrito mix on the middle of the tortilla. 

Drizzle a spoonful of pico on the mix. Then, top it off with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll the burrito. Then, wrap the burrito in the foil.

Continue working down the assembly line until you run out of burrito mix.

The entire assembly process took me about 3-5 minutes, thanks to the prep time I spent in the beginning.

Step 4: Store Your Burritos

Place your high protein breakfast burritos in the freezer. I like to eat mine within a week of cooking to ensure they stay fresh. 

Remember to pull a burrito out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator the night before you want to eat it. I would hate for you to wake up to a burrito-less morning. 

Step 5: Reheat Your Burritos

To reheat your burritos, you can use the oven or the microwave. If using the oven, set it to

350°F and bake in the foil for 15-20 mins. If using the microwave, remove the foil (I know, I know, I shouldn’t have to say that, but you would be surprised). Then, place it on a microwave-safe plate. Start with 30 seconds. Rotate and go from there. Depending on your microwave settings, until you get to your desired warmness.

Recipe FAQs

1. Can I freeze the prepared breakfast burritos?

Absolutely! I recommend freezing these burritos. Freezing your meal prep burritos is a great way to extend their shelf life. There are a few different ways to store your burritos in the freezer. Once wrapped in foil, place them in an airtight container or resealable freezer bags. You can also put them in your freezer as is. To reheat, simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then warm in the microwave or oven.

2. How long can I store the prepared breakfast burritos in the refrigerator?

Typically, breakfast burritos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Keeping them in an airtight container may help maintain freshness for up to 7 days.

3. How do I add some greens to this recipe?

Green onions, baby spinach, and green peppers are great ways to add nutrients to this recipe. I recommend frying them in the skillet and adding them to the burrito mix.

If you enjoyed these delicious breakfast burritos, you might also like this Skillet Macaroni and Beef recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner meal prep.

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