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Loaded Breakfast Burritos Recipe Easy Make-Ahead with Bacon & Sausage

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These loaded breakfast burritos are packed with crispy bacon, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and golden hash browns, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for make-ahead meal prep, brunches, or busy mornings, they freeze beautifully and deliver classic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 12 oz breakfast sausage (bulk or links, casings removed)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
  • 2 cups cooked hash browns or diced potatoes
  • 8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
  • Salsa or hot sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and prep: dice bacon, slice green onions, grate cheese, and thaw hash browns if using frozen. Warm tortillas in a damp towel in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  2. Place diced bacon in a cold large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until crispy and golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain off most bacon fat, leaving 1 tablespoon.
  3. In the same pan, add sausage. Break up with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to another plate. Drain extra fat if needed.
  4. Add hash browns or potatoes to the pan. Cook over medium heat, pressing down for crispiness, until golden on both sides, about 7 minutes total. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour into a clean skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, gently stirring, until just set but still soft and creamy, about 4 minutes.
  6. Lay out tortillas. Spoon a little of each filling (bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, cheese, green onions, and optional jalapeños) in a line down the center. Roll up: fold sides in, then roll from the bottom up, tucking as you go. Place seam-side down on a tray.
  7. For crispy burritos (optional): Heat a clean skillet over medium. Place burritos seam-side down and toast until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  8. Serve immediately with salsa or hot sauce, or let cool on a rack before wrapping in foil or parchment for the freezer. If freezing, place wrapped burritos in a large zip-top bag. They’ll keep for up to 2 months.

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Undercook eggs slightly as they’ll finish cooking when reheated. For best texture, let burritos cool before freezing. Customize with veggies, different cheeses, or plant-based proteins. For a crispy exterior, toast burritos in a skillet or air fryer before serving.

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