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Grilled Breakfast Burritos

Grilled Breakfast Burritos

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Grilled breakfast burritos are loaded with kinds of breakfast goodies. A soft flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, crispy potatoes, peppers and onions... and more cheese. Great for feeding a crowd or freezing for later.
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine Mexican-American
Keyword breakfast, breakfast burritos, burritos, freezer friendly, meal prep
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 burritos
Calories 900
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • ghee or olive oil spray
  • 12 ounces breakfast sausage links
  • 1 large russet potato diced small
  • 1/2 medium bell pepper diced small
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced small
  • 1 jalapeño diced small - optional (seeded and ribs removed for less heat)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 8 flour tortillas burrito size
  • 1 cup cheddar jack cheese grated
  • 2 small avocados sliced (optional)

SERVE WITH:

  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • smashed avocado

Instructions

  • Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with non-stick spray (I use ghee) and add your breakfast links. Cook over medium heat until browned on all sides.
  • When the sausages have browned, use tongs to transfer to a cutting board and slice into coins. Add them back into the skillet and cook until caramelized and a deep golden brown. Remove, transfer to a paper towel lined plate and set off to the side.
  • Next, add the diced potato, salt and pepper to the sausage fat in the skillet. Toss and cook over medium to medium-high heat until fork tender and golden brown. Transfer the crispy potatoes to a small dish and set off to the side.
  • To the same skillet, spray with a little more non-stick spray and add the finely diced red bell pepper, yellow onion and jalapeño (if using). Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir and sauté until softened.
  • Crack 8 eggs into a mixing bowl. Using a whisk, beat thoroughly. Pour the beaten eggs into the (same) skillet – spray with more non-stick spray if needed- and cook over low to medium-low, scraping the bottom of the pan until the eggs are fluffy and fully cooked.
  • Warm the tortillas in the microwave so they are soft to work with.

BUILD THE BURRITOS:

  • On a warm tortilla, start with the scrambled eggs first before topping with cheese, potatoes, peppers and onions, sausage, a little more cheese, avocado, salt and pepper. Of course you can omit any ingredients to personalize these. I give the filling a little press before wrapping.
  • Wrap the burrito by first folding in the sides and tucking them in as you roll.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients. Spray the tops of the burritos with ghee or olive oil spray. Spray the bottom of your panini press and preheat.
  • Working in batches, place a few of the b burritos onto the press. Close the lid and grill or “panini” for 5 minutes or until golden grill marks appear.
  • Cut in half and serve with your favorite condiments.

Notes

FREEZING HOMEMADE BREAKFAST BURRITOS:

  1. Cool completely.
  2. Lay flat on a rimmed baking sheet and flash freeze 25 minutes.
  3. Wrap in parchment.
  4. Store in a gallon-size resealable baggie.

REHEATING HOMEMADE BREAKFAST BURRITOS:

  1. Remove burrito from bag and keep wrapped in parchment paper.
  2. Reheat at 50% until heated through. About 3-1/2 to 4 minutes. Flip the burritos every minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 900kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 319mg | Sodium: 1827mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 8g