Classic Breakfast Burrito

Classic Breakfast Burrito

Updated January 22, 2026

Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Cook time
25 min
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  • 4 whole large eggs
  • 4 slices bacon strips
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 whole large flour tortillas (12-inch)
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Crisp the bacon
Cook bacon in skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then chop or crumble.
Equipment
  • nonstick skillet
Ingredients
  • bacon (4 slices)
Scramble the eggs
Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Melt butter in skillet over medium-low heat (275-300°F surface). Scramble eggs until just set, folding in half the cheese at the end.
Equipment
  • nonstick skillet
Ingredients
  • eggs (4 whole)
  • butter (1 tbsp)
  • cheese (¼ cup)
  • black pepper (0.13 tsp)
  • salt (¼ tsp)
Warm the tortillas
Heat tortillas in dry skillet or microwave until pliable, about 20 seconds each.
Equipment
  • nonstick skillet
Ingredients
  • tortillas (2 whole)
Assemble the burritos
Lay tortilla flat. Add eggs down the center, top with bacon, remaining cheese, and salsa. Fold bottom up, then fold sides in and roll tightly. Optional: griddle seam-side down to seal.
Ingredients
  • salsa (¼ cup)
  • cheese (¼ cup)

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