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If there’s one breakfast recipe guaranteed to satisfy every craving, it’s The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito. Packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hashbrowns, melty cheese, savory breakfast meat, and bold flavor in every bite, this burrito is the perfect way to start your day.
Whether you’re cooking breakfast on the griddle, meal prepping for busy mornings, or making a weekend brunch spread, this recipe delivers restaurant quality results right at home.
Love to make breakfast on the griddle or grill, then check out these French Toast Sliders, Homemade McGriddle Sandwiches, or this Easy Brisket Hash.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Loaded with hearty breakfast favorites
- High in protein
- Gooey melted cheese throughout
- Fluffy scrambled eggs
- Crispy hashbrowns for texture
- Perfect for meal prep or brunch gatherings
Ingredients needed for The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito
- Hash browns: starchy filling that adds texture.
- Breakfast sausage: sweet, savory pork breakfast sausage for some protein.
- Cheese: melted cheddar cheese to add that gooeyness with each bite.
- Eggs: perfectly fluffy eggs that add protein to the morning meal.
- Tortilla: large burrito flour tortillas to hold everything together.
Cook Everything on the Griddle
This easy and delicious Ultimate Breakfast Burrito is the perfect recipe to meal prep. Make a large batch, store in the fridge and reheat every morning for a high protein breakfast.
I made this recipe on my griddle, but it can easily be replicated on the stove top using the same measurements and temps.
Start by preheating the griddle to medium/high heat and spreading some olive oil on the surface. Add an entire 30oz bag of frozen shredded hash browns. Spread them apart. This will help them cook faster and build a nice crispy crust everywhere. Be sure to season with salt and pepper. No one likes bland potatoes. Cook the hash browns for about 4-5 minutes and flip. Repeat and continue to cook and flip until you get nice crispy edges.
Remove it from the grill into a bowl.
Next, add 1 pound of breakfast sausage on the griddle. If your cooking area is large enough, you can do it while the hash browns are on. Break apart the sausage and flip and continue to cook until you build a nice crust. DON’T skip this step. The crust is crucial!
Remove it from the grill and into a bowl with the hash browns.
The final ingredient for The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito are the eggs. The secret to making the best fluffy eggs are 1 tablespoon of milk to 1 egg ratio. In a bowl, whisk 6 eggs and 6 tablespoons of milk. Drop the heat to low and pour the mixture on the griddle. These will cook super fast so don’t walk away. And just like we did with the potatoes, add salt and pepper. When the eggs are almost done, remove them from the griddle and into the bowl with the sausage and hash browns.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Assemble the Breakfast Burrito
Once all the ingredient components are cooked, it’s time to finally assemble The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito.
There are a few final pieces before we can begin assembling the meal. First, add an entire bag of shredded cheddar into the bowl with the cooked ingredients and season with Dad’s All Purpose seasoning. Gently fold everything together.
Next, while the griddle is still hot, warm up the tortillas. This will prevent any tearing while we wrap.
Place a very generous amount of the breakfast mixture onto one side of the warm tortilla. Fold in the sides, bring over the top, and tuck in all the edges as you roll it closed.
Finally, toast The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito. Place the rolled burrito seam side down on a hot skillet or griddle. Keep it down for 1-2 minutes and flip to toast for a golden brown color all around.
Finish with hot sauce over the top and enjoy.
Flavor Variations
This Ultimate Breakfast Burrito is an already flavorful meal for the whole family to enjoy. But if you’re looking to add even more flavor, here are a few options:
- Spicy Burrito: Add jalapeños or chipotle sauce
- California Style: Add avocado and salsa fresca
- Extra Cheesy: Use pepper jack or queso
- Veggie Version: Add peppers, spinach, and mushrooms
- Bacon: Add bacon for that extra meaty crunch
Make Ahead & Freezer Tips
The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito is the perfect meal prep recipe for the busy morning. Make a large batch and enjoy all week long!
- Wrap burritos tightly in foil
- Refrigerate up to 4 days
- Freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat in oven, air fryer, or skillet for best texture
Final Thoughts
This Ultimate Breakfast Burrito is everything breakfast should be, hearty, cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor. Whether you make them fresh for brunch or prep a batch for busy mornings, these burritos are guaranteed to become a household favorite.
Simple ingredients, endless customization, and big breakfast flavor make this recipe impossible to resist.
One bite and you’ll understand why it’s called the ultimate breakfast burrito. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
YES! Skip the breakfast sausage and add beans for extra protein.
Absolutely! This is one of my favorite meal prep solutions. Make a batch, tightly seal in aluminum foil and a ziplock bag and place in the freezer. Before eating, reheat in the microwave for a minute and then toast in the toaster or on a skillet.
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The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 30 oz Frozen hash browns
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage
- 6 Eggs
- 6 tbsp Milk
- 8 oz Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp All purpose seasoning
- 6 Burrito sized flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to medium/high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the frozen hash browns and spread them apart. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip and repeat until they are done and golden brown.
- Place the breakfast sausage on the griddle and break it apart. Flip and continue to cook until you build a nice crust. Once done, remove from the griddle and place in the bowl with the potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Drop the heat to low and pour the eggs on the griddle. Season with the salt and pepper, mix and when the eggs are almost done, place them in the same bowl with the sausage and potatoes.
- Add an entire bag of shredded cheddar and season with an all purpose seasoning. Gently fold everything together.
- Warm up the tortillas on the griddle.
- Place a very generous amount of the breakfast mixture on one side of the warm tortilla. Bring in the sides, fold over the top and tuck in the edges as you roll it closed.
- Finally, place the rolled burrito seam side down on a hot skillet or griddle. Keep it down for 1-2 minutes and flip to toast for a golden brown color on all sides. Enjoy!
My favorite breakfast burrito recipe. I hope you try it out!