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Close-up of two halves of a Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito showing scrambled eggs, ground meat, peppers, and tater tots.

Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos (Meal Prep)

These protein-packed breakfast burritos are perfect for meal prep, offering a convenient and nutritious way to start your day. They are freezer-friendly and designed for busy individuals who need a quick, energizing breakfast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 burritos
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 530

Ingredients
  

For the Burritos
  • 1 lb frozen tater tots about 3 cups
  • 1 lb ground turkey or pork breakfast sausage
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper diced, any color (~1 cup)
  • ½ yellow onion finely diced (~½ cup)
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese omit for dairy-free
  • 10 flour tortillas 10-inch burrito size (use gluten free, if needed)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium skillet
  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Spatula
  • Paper towels
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven and bake tater tots according to package directions. You will need 40 tots (4 per burrito). If you use the full pound, you will have some leftover tots.
  2. Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage, stirring to break it up and crumble. Cook until the meat is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  3. While the sausage cooks, place a separate large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil, bell pepper, and onion. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
  4. While the vegetables and meat are cooking, place the eggs in a medium bowl and whisk well.
  5. Pour the eggs into the large skillet with the peppers and onions. Push the eggs around with a spatula as they cook. Cook until the eggs are set, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Gently fold the cooked sausage into the cooked egg mixture. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
  7. To prepare the tortillas, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them pliable.
  8. For burrito assembly, scoop about a 1-cup measure of the egg-sausage-veggie mixture into the center of each tortilla. Add 4 tater tots and about 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold one edge of the tortilla up and over the filling, pulling it tightly toward the center. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and continue to roll. Place the wrapped burritos on a baking sheet while you assemble the rest.
  9. To prepare burritos for the freezer, wrap each burrito in a sheet of parchment paper, then wrap again in a square sheet of aluminum foil. Label burritos and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 21gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 987mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For gluten-free, use Siete grain-free tortillas. Heat each tortilla in a skillet to make it pliable, then fill and roll one at a time. This works well as a 2-person job.
For dairy-free, omit the cheese or use dairy-free shreds.

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