Breakfast Burrito

Burritos are normally eaten at lunch or dinner time, but not this breakfast burrito. A breakfast burrito is a flour tortilla filled with breakfast ingredients such as scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese and vegetables. The filling is cooked and then wrapped inside the tortilla to make a simple, handheld breakfast.

Breakfast burritos don’t take long to make and the filling can be cooked in one frying pan. This makes them a handy breakfast when you’re travelling, backpacking or camping, especially when you want something filling without needing lots of ingredients or cooking equipment.

 

Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Burrito

 

• Quick and easy: With just 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, you can have breakfast ready in no time.
• Simple ingredients: Eggs, bacon, cheese, tortilla and a few vegetables are all you need.
• Easy to customize: Use your favorite fillings or whatever you have available.
• Great for travelers: The ingredients are easy to find and the cooking equipment is simple.
• One-pan cooking: The bacon, vegetables and eggs can all be cooked in the same frying pan.
• Perfect for breakfast: It’s a filling meal to enjoy before a day of travelling, sightseeing or exploring.
• Good for using leftovers: You can add leftover cooked vegetables, potatoes or meat to the filling.

 

What is a Breakfast Burrito?

 

A breakfast burrito is a flour tortilla filled with breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, cheese and vegetables. The tortilla is folded around the filling so it can be eaten as a handheld meal.

There are many different ways to make a breakfast burrito. You can keep it simple with eggs and cheese or add ingredients such as bacon, onion, tomato, mushrooms, spinach or cooked potatoes.

This version is particularly useful for travelers because the filling can be cooked in one frying pan and the ingredients can easily be changed depending on what you have available.

 

What is the difference between a Breakfast Burrito and a Burrito?

 

The difference between a breakfast burrito and a regular burrito are the ingredients. Unlike the spicy meats, salad and cheese in a burrito, a breakfast burrito has scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese.

 

Breakfast Burrito Ingredients and Substitutions

 

• Eggs – You will need 2 eggs for one breakfast burrito. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them before cooking, or crack them directly into the frying pan if you want to keep things simple.

• Bacon – Use 2 slices of bacon, chopped into smaller pieces. You can substitute bacon with ham, cooked sausage or another cooked meat. You can also leave it out for a vegetarian breakfast burrito.

• Flour tortilla – Use 1 large flour tortilla. A large tortilla makes it easier to add the filling and roll the burrito.

• Cheese – Add a handful of grated cheese. Cheddar, tasty cheese or another cheese you have available will work.

• Tomato – Use 1 small tomato, chopped. You can leave this out if you don’t have any.

• Onion – Add a small amount of chopped onion for extra flavour. This is optional. Or if you don’t have tomato and onion, use a pre-made salsa.

You can also add other ingredients if you have them available, such as:

• Mushroom
• Spinach – this is one of my favourite to add.
• Capsicum

Equipment Required to Make Your Breakfast Burrito

 

You will need:

• Chopping board
• Knife
• Bowl, optional
• Frying pan
• Spatula
• Plate 

These are all fairly basic pieces of equipment, making this an easy recipe for a holiday kitchen, backpacker accommodation or camping setup with suitable cooking facilities.

 

How to Make a Breakfast Burrito While Travelling, Backpacking or Camping

 

A breakfast burrito is a useful breakfast option when you’re travelling because it doesn’t require a long list of ingredients or complicated equipment.

A frying pan, spatula, knife, chopping board and plate are enough to prepare and cook the breakfast burrito.

When travelling, you can keep the filling simple and use ingredients that are easy to find or that you already have available. If you have vegetables or other ingredients that need cooking, prepare and cook them in the frying pan before adding the eggs.

Using the same frying pan for the bacon, vegetables and eggs also means there is less washing up afterwards.

If you’re camping, you can cook the filling on a suitable camp cooking stove or cooking setup. Make sure eggs, bacon, cheese and other perishable ingredients are stored safely.

 

How to Cook a Breakfast Burrito

 

1. Prepare the ingredients. Chop the bacon, tomato and onion into small pieces. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk if using a bowl.
2. Cook the bacon. Heat the frying pan over medium heat and cook the bacon until browned and cooked through.
3. Cook the vegetables. Add the onion and tomato to the frying pan and cook until softened. If you are using other vegetables, add them now.
4. Add the eggs. Move the bacon and vegetables to one side of the frying pan. Add the eggs to the empty side and scramble until mostly cooked.
5. Mix everything together. Stir the eggs through the bacon and vegetables.
6. Add the cheese. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the mixture and allow it to melt.
7. Fill the tortilla. Place the tortilla on a plate and spoon the filling into the center. Don’t overfill it.
8. Fold the burrito. Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then fold the bottom over the filling and roll it up.
9. Toast the burrito. If you like your tortilla warm and lightly toasted, place the rolled burrito back into the frying pan for 1–2 minutes on each side.
10. Serve. Remove from the pan and serve straight away.

 

Tips for Making a Breakfast Burrito

 

• Prepare your ingredients first. Chop everything before you start cooking so it is ready when you need it.
• Cut vegetables into small pieces. Smaller pieces cook faster, which is useful when you’re cooking on a small camp stove.
• Don’t overfill the tortilla. Too much filling will make the burrito difficult to fold and eat.
• Keep the heat moderate. Eggs cook quickly, so medium heat helps prevent them from becoming dry.
• Use leftover ingredients. Leftover vegetables, cooked potatoes or meat can all be added to the filling.
• Warm the tortilla before rolling. A warm tortilla is softer and easier to fold without cracking.
• Use one pan. Cooking the bacon, vegetables and eggs in the same frying pan keeps the washing up to a minimum.
• Keep it simple when travelling. You don’t need lots of ingredients to make a filling breakfast burrito. Use what you have available.

 

Serving Ideas

 

Place the finished breakfast burrito onto a plate and serve straight away. You can serve it with salsa to dip the burrito in and salad.

If you are taking it with you for the day, wrap the burrito in foil or baking paper to make it easier to carry.

 

What to Do with Leftovers

 

This recipe serves 1 person, so you may not have any leftovers.

If you do have leftover cooked filling, you can use it in another tortilla, serve it on toast, add it to cooked potatoes or mix it with rice.

Store leftover cooked filling safely in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before eating. When travelling or camping, make sure you have suitable food storage available for ingredients that need to be kept cold.

 

Breakfast Burrito FAQs

 

How many eggs are needed for this breakfast burrito?

This recipe uses 2 eggs and serves 1 person.

What can I put in a breakfast burrito?

You can use whatever fillings you enjoy or have available. Bacon, cheese, onion, tomato, mushrooms, spinach and cooked potatoes are all options.

Can I make a breakfast burrito without bacon?

Yes. Leave out the bacon or replace it with ham, cooked sausage, beans, mushrooms or extra vegetables.

Can I make this breakfast burrito vegetarian?

Yes. Leave out the bacon and add vegetables, beans or cooked potatoes instead.

Do I need to cook the vegetables first?

If you prefer your vegetables cooked, cook them in the frying pan before adding the eggs. This also means you can cook everything in one pan.

Can I make a breakfast burrito while camping?

Yes. A breakfast burrito is a practical camping breakfast when you have access to a suitable cooking surface and frying pan. The ingredients and equipment are simple, making it easy to prepare while travelling.

Can I use leftover vegetables?

Yes. Leftover mushrooms, spinach, potatoes, capsicum, corn or other vegetables can be added to the filling.

How do I stop the burrito from falling apart?

Don’t overfill the tortilla. Fold the sides in first, then fold the bottom over the filling and roll it tightly. A large flour tortilla is also easier to fold and roll.

Can I make a breakfast burrito ahead of time?

Yes, if you have access to a refrigerator. Prepare the filling, refrigerate it safely and reheat it thoroughly before adding it to a fresh tortilla.

How long does this breakfast burrito take to make?

The preparation time is 5 minutes, the cooking time is 10 minutes, and the total time is 15 minutes.

What equipment do I need to make a breakfast burrito?

You need a chopping board, knife, frying pan, spatula and plate. A bowl is optional if you want to whisk the eggs before cooking.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe serves 1 person.