Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe (Perfect for Busy Mornings)
With just a few basic ingredients and less than 15 minutes, you can whip up a warm, satisfying easy breakfast burrito recipe that’s both budget-friendly and packed with protein. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just need something quick before heading out the door, this recipe delivers every time.
As a homeschooling mama of five, I am always trying to juggle between simple and budget-friendly. That’s exactly why I love this easy breakfast burrito recipe — it’s fast, affordable, and packed with protein to keep everyone full until lunch. Plus, it freezes beautifully, so you can make a big batch ahead of time and enjoy stress-free mornings all week long.
Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With just a few pantry staples and some fresh veggies, you can whip up a hearty breakfast that feels like something from a café — without the drive-thru prices.
Ingredients for This Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe
- 1 T. olive oil
- 4 medium green onions, sliced
- 1-1/2 medium green, red, or yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 2 T. milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 flour tortillas (7 to 8 inches in diameter), heated
- 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
How to Make This Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe
- Cook the veggies: Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Scramble the eggs: Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl with a fork or whisk until blended. Pour over the vegetables, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 to 6 minutes — stirring often — until the eggs are set but still soft.
- Assemble your burritos: Spoon the egg mixture onto warm tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, roll them up, and enjoy!
Frugal Mom Tips: How to Stretch This Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe Even Further
- Add leftover meat: Toss in last night’s taco meat, sausage, or even rotisserie chicken.
- Use what you have: Any veggie works — spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, or even frozen hash browns.
- Make it freezer-friendly: Wrap each burrito in foil or parchment and freeze. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven for a grab-and-go breakfast.
- Turn it into a breakfast bar: Let the kids build their own burritos with salsa, avocado, or hot sauce for a fun DIY morning.
Why Moms Love This Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe
✔ Ready in under 15 minutes
✔ Kid-approved
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ High in protein
✔ Perfect for meal prep
You don’t need fancy ingredients or extra time to feed your family well. Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the ones that stick — and this easy breakfast burrito recipe is definitely one of them.
Start Your Day the Easy (and Delicious) Way
If you’re trying to simplify your mornings while keeping your grocery bill low, this easy breakfast burrito recipe is a must-try. Make it today — and thank yourself tomorrow morning!
Easy Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in medium bowl with fork or wire whisk until well mixed.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet. Reduce heat to medium.
- Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until eggs are set but still moist.
- Spoon egg mixture onto warm tortillas; sprinkle with cheese.
- Roll up tortillas.
Notes
Frugal Mom Tips: How to Stretch This Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe Even Further
- Add leftover meat: Toss in last night’s taco meat, sausage, or even rotisserie chicken.
- Use what you have: Any veggie works — spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, or even frozen hash browns.
- Make it freezer-friendly: Wrap each burrito in foil or parchment and freeze. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven for a grab-and-go breakfast.
- Turn it into a breakfast bar: Let the kids build their own burritos with salsa, avocado, or hot sauce for a fun DIY morning.
