Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes

Breakfast burritos are the ultimate way to start your day—with a warm tortilla wrapped around delicious fillings, they’re both hearty and satisfying. Combining fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and tender potatoes, these burritos give you that boost of energy you need. Each bite bursts with flavor from the mild pork sausage, spices, and melted cheddar cheese. They’re a fantastic option whether you’re craving a lazy weekend breakfast or a quick weekday meal on the go.

I first discovered breakfast burritos during a road trip through the Southwest, where local diners whipped them up effortlessly. Since then, they’ve become a staple in my kitchen. This version, filled with crispy hash browns and fresh vegetables, is particularly special. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and totally customizable, breakfast burritos with potatoes are sure to please your whole family. I can’t wait for you to try this delicious recipe!

How to Make Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes

1. Prepare the Filling: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 cup cubed hash brown potatoes and 1 small diced red bell pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, just until the potatoes start to soften.
2. Add the Sausage: To the skillet, add 1/2 lb mild pork breakfast sausage, 1 teaspoon dark chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. Mix well for even seasoning. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet and remove the mixture to a plate.
3. Scramble the Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 1 tablespoon sour cream until fully combined. Add the reserved 1 teaspoon of butter back to the skillet and pour in the egg mixture. Cook over medium heat, gently lifting portions with a spatula so the uncooked portion flows underneath. Scramble for about 2-3 minutes or until the eggs are just set.
4. Assemble the Burritos: On each of the 4 warmed tortillas, divide and sprinkle 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese down the center, followed by 1/4 cup of spinach leaves. Spoon 1/4 of the hash brown-sausage mixture over the spinach, then add 1/4 of the scrambled eggs. Top each with sliced green onions and the remaining cheese.
5. Roll the Burritos: Fold the edges of the tortillas over the filling, overlapping slightly. Roll them up from the bottom to enclose the filling, ending seam side down.
6. Fry the Burritos: In a clean skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the burritos seam side down until they’re lightly golden brown on both sides, turning for even browning—about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Serve: Enjoy immediately with your favorite salsa, hot sauce, pico de gallo, or extra sour cream on the side.
8. Air Fryer Option: Spray the assembled burritos on all sides with cooking spray. Place them seam side down in an air fryer basket and cook at 360°F for 4-6 minutes. If frozen, cook for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.

Storing & Reheating

To store your breakfast burritos, let them cool completely and wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap before placing them in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for about 2 hours, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply microwave them for 1-2 minutes or warm in an oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until heated through. Keep in mind that freezing may change the texture slightly, but a quick warm-up revives their charm.

These breakfast burritos are not just scrumptious; they offer a canvas for creativity in the kitchen. Whether you keep them classic or play with the fillings, you’re in for a treat. Breakfast burritos with potatoes are a sure way to start your day with joy or elevate any meal.

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Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes

Recipe Author: Sara

These Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes are packed with flavor, featuring hearty ingredients like eggs, sausage, and cheese, wrapped in a warm tortilla. Ideal for a quick meal or comforting breakfast, they are simple to prepare and sure to delight anyone looking for tasty, homemade options.

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• Prep Time 10 minutes
• Cook Time 20 minutes
• Yield 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp butter, plus 1 teaspoon divided use
• 1 cup cubed hash brown potatoes (if frozen thawed)
• 1 small red bell pepper seeded and finely diced
• 1/2 lb mild pork breakfast sausage
• 1 tsp dark chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt or plain salt
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper or cayenne (adjust amount to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves (additional as needed)
• 4 medium green onions thinly sliced on the bias
• 4 10 inch flour tortillas warmed
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• sour cream, salsa or pico de gallo or your favorite hot sauce for serving

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Instructions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed potatoes and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
2. Add the sausage, chili powder, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper, and cumin to the skillet. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the pork is no longer pink. Drain excess fat and transfer the mixture to a plate.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sour cream until well combined. Add the remaining teaspoon of butter to the skillet and pour in the egg mixture. Cook over medium heat, gently lifting parts with a spatula to cook evenly, about 2-3 minutes until the eggs are set.
4. On each of the four warmed tortillas, spread 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese down the center, followed by 1/4 cup of spinach leaves. Spoon 1/4 of the sausage-potato mixture on top, then add 1/4 of the scrambled eggs. Sprinkle with green onions and more cheese.
5. Fold the edges of the tortillas over the filling, overlapping slightly. Roll them up from the bottom to enclose the filling, placing the seam side down.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a clean skillet. Fry the burritos seam side down over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides, turning for even browning, starting with the seam side down.
7. Serve hot with your favorite salsa, pico de gallo, hot sauce, or sour cream on the side.
8. To make Air Fried Breakfast Burritos, spray the assembled burritos with cooking spray and place them seam side down in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360°F for 4-6 minutes, turning if necessary.

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Notes

Feel free to customize the fillings by adding other vegetables or spices according to your taste.
These burritos can be made ahead of time and frozen. Just reheat in the microwave or air fryer when ready to serve.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder or cayenne to suit your preference.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 burrito
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 850mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 21g
• Cholesterol: 230mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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