Breakfast Burritos - What's Gaby Cooking (2024)

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What does a breakfast burrito contain? ›

Almost all Breakfast Burritos contain scrambled eggs and then either meat (bacon, sausage, chorizo or ham), potatoes (roasted potatoes, hash browns, tater tots or French Fries) and cheese (cheddar, Pepper Jack, Monterrey, Cotija). Breakfast burritos can also contain vegetables (onions, bell peppers, spinach).

We call them breakfast tacos here in East Texas! Houston: Breakfast tacos are all over the place.

Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook on HIGH for 1 minute, until hot in the middle, flipping halfway through cooking. Oven method: Remove the plastic wrap and wrap each burrito in foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until hot in the middle.

To reheat in the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Remove the burritos from the plastic bag but leave them wrapped in foil. Warm the burritos, directly on the oven rack, until hot, about 20 minutes (if still frozen, the burritos will take longer).

Filled with eggs and fresh veggies, it's healthy, fun, and easy to make! This breakfast burrito recipe is my ideal weekend breakfast.

Start your day off with a loaded Egg and Sausage Burrito from the McDonald's breakfast menu McDonald's Breakfast Burrito recipe is loaded with fluffy scrambled egg, pork sausage, melty cheese, green chiles, and onion! It's wrapped in a soft tortilla, making it the perfect grab and go breakfast.

This variety is sometimes called "smothered", "enchilada-style", mojado (Spanish for "wet"), or suizo ("Swiss"; used in Spanish to indicate dishes topped with cheese or cream). The Beltline Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is said to have introduced the wet burrito in 1966.

History tells us the modern breakfast burrito was invented in 1975 in New Mexico. The beginning of what would be one of the most important culinary inventions since sliced bread.

Speaking of food, occasional confusion arises when Texans refer to “dinner” and “supper.” These are interchangeable in other parts of the country, but around here, “dinner” can mean lunch, but “supper” almost always refers to the evening meal.

It's common for breakfast burritos to be a bit soggy after reheating them, so we suggest that you make sure the eggs (and any other hot fillings) cool down before placing them in the tortilla. Cooling the hot fillings releases moisture prior to rolling them in a tortilla—an important step for preventing sogginess.

Can I freeze breakfast burritos? ›

Wrap tightly in the foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, unwrap a burrito and transfer to a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on Medium (or 50% or Defrost) for 1 to 2 minutes. Microwave on High until heated through, about 2 minutes.

You absolutely can freeze sour cream. As with any food, freezing will stop the growth of microorganisms indefinitely, keeping it safe until you thaw it for reuse. The caveat is that like other dairy products, sour cream will lose some of its thickness and smooth, creamy texture once it's frozen and thawed.

If you're planning on having these delicious breakfast burritos within the week, they can be stored in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Arrange up to 4 burritos (still wrapped in foil!) in your air-fryer basket, spaced evenly apart. Place basket into the air fryer. Set temperature to 400 degrees and cook until burritos are crisp, about 15 minutes. Unwrap and serve.

If food has been hygienically prepared, cooled quickly after cooking (or reheating) and stored cold, reheating more than once should not increase the risk of illness.

Even though burritos are also made with tortillas, these tortillas are larger and thicker than those used for wraps. Traditional burritos use wheat flour tortillas, which are heartier and can hold more substantial fillings without tearing.

Serve these classic, simple breakfast burritos with fresh Salsa Verde, Mexican Pinto Beans, lots of Pico de Gallo, and bacon! For another delicious & speedy breakfast recipe that's easy to grab-n-go, try our Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Egg Muffins.

Burritos are filled with savory ingredients, most often a meat such as beef, chicken, or pork, and often include other ingredients, such as rice, cooked beans (either whole or refried), vegetables, such as lettuce and tomatoes, cheese, and condiments such as salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, or crema.

Try our Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito Sausage – it's sausage, fluffy eggs, melted three-cheese blend, potato bites, and tomatoes wrapped inside a toasted flour tortilla.