Best Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Burritos have to be one of the most comforting food on the planet. From Wet Burritos to Chicken Burritos to Bean ad Cheese Burritos to California Burritos – they have my heart – and my belly. But how often do you have burritos for breakfast?! Breakfast Burritos are pure genius in my opinion. They not only start your day off deliciously but fuel you trumphantly for the rest of the day. My favorite type of Breakfast Burrito is a California Breakfast Burrito endeared to me by my surfer husband. I probably added more words to my vocabulary the first month of meeting Patrick than I had in the last 10 years (you can read our Love Story here). Words like “snap,” “cut back,” “sweet air,” “double over head,” “round house cutback,” “drop in,” “grab rail,” “off shore wind,” “floater”…and much more surf lingo. Every Saturday without fail, Patrick hits a “morning surf sesh” followed by a California Breakfast Burrito from a different local taco shop. So a while back, I told Patrick to forgo his taco shop ritual and I would not only have 1 breakfast burrito waiting for him after his surf sesh, but 6 homemade breakfast burritos waiting for him. The California Breakfast Burrito connoisseur gave these homemade breakfast burritos two enthusiastic thumbs up. Or in his words, “These are legit!” So what makes a California breakfast burrito different from any other breakfast burrito? More delicious than any other breakfast burrito? French Fries. Garlic, cumin, cayenne, crispy French fries. Layer these French fries with cheesy bacon-eggs (note, not eggs-bacon – more bacon the better!), on a tortilla, lightly toast the burrito in a skillet then smother the burrito in creamy salsa, and extra pico de gallo if you like, and we have a California Breakfast Burrito to rival Robertos, Albertos, Aiberto, Aldebertos, Eribertos….or any kind of “tos.” These Breakfast Burritos will fill you with so much surfer Southern California goodness, you might even have the urge to try your hand at a double round house cutback next time you visit, because these California Breakfast Burritos, my friends, are “legit!” ….but if you are feeling like a more low key beach walker, then, never fear, I have all sorts of customizable options for you too!
Best Breakfast Burrito ingredients
While I favor California Breakfast Burritos, Breakfast Burritos come in all varieties. Almost all Breakfast Burritos contain scrambled eggs and then either meat (bacon, sausage, chorizo or ham), potatoes (roasted potatoes, hash browns, tater tots or French Fries) and cheese (cheddar, Pepper Jack, Monterrey, Cotija). Breakfast burritos can also contain vegetables (onions, bell peppers, spinach). I’ve included instructions below on how to make many of these different elements so you can mix and match to create YOUR favorite Breakfast Burrito!
How to make a California Breakfast Burrito
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH FRENCH FRIES
Breakfast Burritos Recipe Variations
potato variations
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH ROASTED POTATOES
OR
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH HASH BROWNS
OR
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH TATER TOTS
protein variations
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH BACON
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH SAUSAGE
OR
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH SAUSAGE AND BACON
You can also use both sausage and bacon in your Breakfast Burritos. T do this, I would use a 10 oz. roll of breakfast sausage and 8 strips bacon.
BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH EGGS
I’ve included green chiles, onions and bell peppers in my scrambled eggs but you can omit any of these or add any veggies your heart desires.
HOW DO I MAKE CRUNCHY BREAKFAST BURRITOS?
Instead of baking the Breakfast burritos, searing the gives them a more tantalizing crunch.
How to assemble a California Style Burrito
California Burrito Recipe Tips
Always cook bacon over medium low and be patient. This gives the bacon time to render and become crispy. Cook eggs over medium low for the creamiest eggs and don’t overcook! They will continue to firm up little once removed from the pan. Add the cheese to the eggs when they’re almost set, but not quite. This allows the cheese to melt without overcooking the eggs. Use large burrito size tortillas or your filling will be falling out everywhere! Make the breakfast burritos your own! This is a version for California breakfast burritos, but they can be made with any combination of fillings.
Toppings for this Breakfast Burritos Recipe
BREAKFAST BURRITO SAUCE
I love dipping my Breakfast Burritos in a sauce to bring all the flavors together. You can use sour cream, ketchup, guacamole, hot sauce or my Creamy Salsa, consisting of:
1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa 2-3 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin salt and pepper to taste hot sauce to taste, optional
To make the Breakfast Burrito Sauce, simply mix all of the ingredients together and chill in the refrigerator. In addition to burrito sauce, these breakfast burritos are also delicious with:
Sour Cream: Adds delightful tangy creaminess. If you are trying to save some calories, you may the substitute the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. Although not authentic, it gets the job done and you don’t have to feel guilty about piling it on. Avocado Crema: is my addiction and my preference over chopped avocados or guacamole. Avocado crema is a marriage of avocados, sour cream and lime juice, is wonderfully silky, tangy and just takes minutes in your blender. The luscious, refreshing tanginess cuts through and compliments the robust, smoky flavors. Guacamole: use your favorite recipe or my homemade guacamole recipe (amazing!) or you can even use store bought. Avocados: chopped or sliced avocados are the easiest avocado option and add a wonderful creaminess. Pico de gallo: is fresh tomato salsa that adds a vibrant, punchy freshness. You can use my homemade pico de de gallo recipe or store bought. You can make the pico de gallo ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving. Cheese: Cotija or queso fresco. Cotija is found with the specialty cheeses and is delightfully salty. It is often called the “Mexican Parmesan.” Cilantro: if you skip the pico de gallo, you can load on fresh cilantro and tomatoes instead. Jalapenos: you can also amp up the heat with chopped or sliced jalapenos or hot sauce. Pickle onions: I can’t believe I haven’t shared a recipe for this yet, but I love pickled onions on fajitas! Tangy, punchy fantastic. Salsas: so many to choose from! Store bought salsa is always an easy topping or get fancy with my homemade restaurant salsa, salsa verde, black bean corn salsa, avocado salsa, charred corn salsa, mango salsa, or pineapple salsa.
Serving a California Style Burrito
Breakfast burritos are practically a meal-in-one so they don’t need much as way of sides. We love serving them with simple fruit such as grapes cantaloupe but they are also delicious with pina colada fruit salad, fruit salad with honey lime vinaigrette, fruit salad with yogurt.
How to store the Best Breakfast Burrito
These Breakfast Burritos will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. If freezing, make sure to label so you know when they need to be eaten by.
How to reheat breakfast burritos
Microwave: Remove burrito from foil and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on high for 2-4 minutes, flipping halfway, until warmed through. Oven: Place burritos on a baking rack placed over a baking tray. Lightly spray burritos with cooking spray for extra crispy burritos (optional). Heat in the oven at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through. Stove top: Warm in a skillet by heating ½ tablespoon oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add burritos seam side down in the skillet. Cook until warmed through, approximately 2-4 minutes, flipping half way through.
MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST BURRITOS
You can make Breakfast Burritos ahead of time then store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for a grab and go breakfast!
FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS
You can freeze these breakfast burritos after you assemble them. To freeze:
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