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Protein-packed breakfast burritos ready to freeze and reheat for quick meals

Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos

These handheld breakfast burritos are filled with eggs, lean meat, cheese, and vegetables, making them perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 10 burritos
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb diced bell peppers
  • 1 lb onions
  • 1 lb yellow potatoes

Meat

  • 1 lb lean ground meat

Egg Mixture

  • 6 whole eggs
  • 6 whole egg whites
  • 1 cup cottage cheese

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar

Tortillas and Garnish

  • 10 pieces tortillas
  • sauce For serving, optional
  • cilantro For garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Preheat and roast vegetables

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Spread diced bell peppers, onions, and yellow potatoes on a large sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, toss to coat.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes until vegetables develop golden edges and potatoes are fork-tender.

Add lean ground meat and finish roasting

  • Remove pan, spread lean ground meat over veggies, break into crumbles, season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until no pink remains.

Blend eggs and cottage cheese

  • Blend whole eggs and egg whites with cottage cheese until smooth, about 30 seconds in a blender, or whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes.

Bake with cheese

  • Pour egg mixture over cooked meat and vegetables on the pan, sprinkle shredded cheddar, bake for 12-15 minutes until eggs set and cheese bubbles.

Portion and assemble

  • Cool for 20-30 minutes, slice into 10 portions. Warm tortillas to soften, place portion on each tortilla, add sauce and cilantro, fold sides and roll tightly.

Wrap and freeze

  • Wrap each burrito in parchment or foil, label with date, freeze flat until solid, about 2-3 hours, then stack in a freezer bag.

Reheat from frozen

  • Unwrap burrito, place on microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Notes

For softer tortillas, steam for 10 seconds using a damp paper towel in the microwave before wrapping. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or enjoy as a scramble.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
Keyword Breakfast Burritos, Freezer-Friendly, Healthy Breakfast, High Protein, meal prep
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