Classic Breakfast Burrito

Classic Breakfast Burrito

Updated November 4, 2026

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

Cook time
25 min
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Ingredients

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  • large eggs
  • bacon strips
  • cheddar cheese, shredded
  • large flour tortillas (12-inch)
  • salsa
  • butter
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

Crisp the bacon
Crisp the bacon
Scramble the eggs
Scramble the eggs
Warm the tortillas
Warm the tortillas
Assemble the burritos
Assemble the burritos

Tomorrow's Meal

Crispy Breakfast Burrito Hash

Leftover burrito diced and pan-fried until edges are golden and crispy, served as a deconstructed hash with a fried egg on top

You'll need to pick up:

Neutral oil for frying1-2 eggsHot sauce or salsaFresh cilantro (optional)

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Remove burrito from fridge and let sit 10 minutes until slightly easier to cut
  2. 2.Dice cold burrito into 1/2-inch cubes, separating any stuck-together pieces
  3. 3.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
  4. 4.Add burrito cubes in single layer, resist stirring for 3-4 minutes until bottoms brown
  5. 5.Toss and continue frying 4-5 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until edges are crispy and golden
  6. 6.Push hash to sides of pan, crack eggs into center, fry to desired doneness
  7. 7.Serve hash topped with fried egg, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro

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