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Freezer Breakfast Burritos

These frozen breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs, onions, bell pepper, bacon, and cheese are a delicious way to start the day!
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Yield: 6

Materials

  • 6 strips center cut bacon
  • 10 large eggs beaten
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
  • 6 8- inch low carb flour tortillas I used Ole Xtreme Wellness
  • 6 pieces heavy duty foil cut 10 x 12 inches each
  • hot sauce for serving optional

Instructions

  • Cook the tortillas on all sides on a hot griddle or over an open flame. If not eating immediately soon, keep warm in the oven. This, in my opinion, makes the tortillas more malleable and improves the flavor.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • In a large mixing basin, combine the eggs and salt. Combine the scallions and bell pepper.
  • Remove 1 teaspoon of the bacon fat before adding the eggs, allowing them to set on the bottom before stirring a few times to fry thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Divide a generous 1/2 cup of the egg mixture over the bottom third of the tortilla on a clean work surface. Add a piece of bacon and 2 tablespoons of cheese to each. Roll from the bottom in a tight cylinder, folding the left and right corners in toward the center. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, seam-side down.
  • If you're going to eat straight away, heat a pan over medium heat. When the pan is heated, brush it with oil and add the burritos, seam side down. Cook, covered, for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until the bottoms of the burritos are golden brown. If desired, top with spicy sauce or salsa.

How to freeze burritos for meal prep:

  • set the foil vertically on a work surface, set the rolled burrito in the center bottom third, roll partly, folding the foil sides over the tortilla, and roll it up.
  • Transfer to a freezer bag to avoid freezer burn (the bags may be reused).
  • Label it with the name and date using a sharpie. (It's also a good idea to jot down the cook time and temperature).

How to heat frozen burritos:

  • To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator: (Best results) Thaw the tortilla the night before. Bake in a preheated oven at 425F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Unwrap the foil and bake for 5 minutes, uncovered. Optionally, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to toast.
  • To reheat directly from the freezer to the oven: (Best results) bake at 425F for 45 minutes, flipping halfway. Unwrap the foil and bake for 5 minutes, uncovered. Optionally, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to toast. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before serving.
  • To reheat directly from the freezer to the microwave (worst results): Place the burrito on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 1 minute. Cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes after turning. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before serving. (Optional: toast in a pan for 2 minutes on each side, or broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To reheat in an air fryer, defrost in the refrigerator overnight: (Excellent outcomes)
  • The night before, place the tortilla in the refrigerator. Unwrap and remove foil, spray with a little oil, and air fried for 8 to 9 minutes in a preheated air fryer 400F, flipping halfway until cooked through in the middle.