Description
Hearty Breakfast Burritos bring Mexican-inspired morning magic straight to your kitchen, delivering a protein-packed start with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. Savory, portable, and packed with flavor, these burritos promise a delicious morning kickoff you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 strips center-cut bacon
- 10 large eggs, beaten
Vegetables:
- 4 scallions, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
Dairy and Other Ingredients:
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 (8-inch) low-carb flour tortillas (such as Ole Xtreme Wellness)
- 6 pieces heavy-duty foil (10x12 inches)
- Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Render bacon to crispy perfection in a spacious non-stick skillet over medium heat, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined surface to drain excess fat.
- Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt in a generous mixing bowl, incorporating finely chopped scallions and diced bell peppers.
- Retain a thin layer of bacon drippings in the skillet, approximately one teaspoon. Pour egg mixture into the pan, gently stirring until completely set and fluffy.
- Construct burritos by positioning egg scramble near the bottom third of each tortilla.
- Layer crisp bacon slice and shredded cheese atop the eggs, creating a flavor-packed foundation.
- Carefully roll tortilla, tucking sides inward to create a secure seal, ensuring ingredients remain nestled inside.
- For immediate consumption, warm a skillet and lightly mist with cooking spray.
- Position burritos seam-side down, covering pan to promote even heating, cooking approximately 2 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Serve immediately with preferred hot sauce or zesty salsa for an extra flavor kick.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping bacon with turkey bacon, ham, or vegetarian protein alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the burrito-making process and reduce morning cooking stress.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.
- Add extra flavor by incorporating herbs like cilantro or spices such as paprika into the egg mixture for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 360 mg