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By Joanie Zisk Published: Dec 22, 2016 · Updated: Oct 19, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos

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two breakfast burritos filled with beans and cheese on a white plate.

Keep mornings easy with these wonderful freezer breakfast burritos. Make them ahead of time, freeze and microwave for an easy grab and go breakfast. These delicious Huevos Rancheros breakfast burritos are filled with spicy black beans, onions, garlic, and eggs.

a burrito with scrambled eggs, cheese, and beans on a plate next to a cup of coffee.

Today is the beginning of a new school year here in Texas and over the weekend, I made a batch of these huevos rancheros breakfast burritos to make our mornings easier.

Each of these burritos is filled with black beans, eggs, cheese and cilantro and individually frozen.  In the mornings, we grab one and put it in the microwave to heat and can enjoy a delicious breakfast in minutes.

I make these for my husband and daughter but if you're one of my readers who come to One Dish Kitchen for single serving recipes, these breakfast burritos will be perfect for you.

Why I Love This Recipe

  • Convenience! Although I enjoy making breakfast each morning, there are some days when I simply don't have time. This is when a breakfast burrito comes in handy.
  • The flavors in this burrito are incredible. They're perfectly spiced and filled with so much flavor.

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burritos individually wrapped in plastic wrap on a plate next to a pink tray filled with eggs.

Ingredients

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • butter
  • onions
  • ground cumin
  • salt
  • garlic
  • chipotle peppers
  • black beans
  • eggs
  • tortillas (store-bought or homemade)
  • cheddar cheese
  • cilantro (optional)
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How To Make Breakfast Burritos

These freezer breakfast burritos come together so quickly.

Step 1: Open up a can of black beans, rinse them and drain them. Heat them in a pan along with chopped onions and garlic and a few chopped chipotle peppers.

Pro Tip: I like my breakfast burritos a little spicy but if you don't, just leave the chipotle peppers out.

A bowl of black beans, chipotle peppers, and onions on a metal tray with a small bowl of sliced limes

Step 2: Spread a layer of the black beans on top of a tortilla, then layer with scrambled eggs, cheese and a little cilantro.

a hand holding a half of a burrito dipping into a bowl of chili sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Freeze Breakfast Burritos?

These breakfast burritos take literally minutes to make and after the burritos are assembled, wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in a large zip top bag.

How Do I Heat Frozen Breakfast Burritos?

If heating from frozen, unwrap and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

What Should I Serve With Breakfast Burritos?

You might consider serving any of these recipes with your breakfast burritos:
Hash Browns
Baked Oatmeal
Tropical Smoothie

individually wrapped burritos next to a large ziptop bag sitting on a silver tray next to a bowl of shredded cheddar cheese.

Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients left over from these freezer burritos, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes.

  • Onions: French Onion Soup, Rice Pilaf, Cucumber Salad
  • Cumin: Butter Chicken, Beef Tacos, Butternut Squash Soup
  • Garlic: Chicken Margherita, Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp, Lemon and Garlic Chicken
  • Black beans: Black Bean Hummus, Turkey Chili, Taco Salad
  • Eggs: Cheesy Baked Eggs, Pasta Carbonara, Eggnog
  • Tortillas: Baked Tortilla Chips, Enchiladas Verdes, Fish Tacos
  • Cheddar cheese: Beer Bread, Breakfast Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese
  • Cilantro: Chermoula, Cucumber Salsa, Shrimp Tacos

These easy breakfast burritos will surely make your morning easier.  A healthy, protein-packed breakfast that will take the stress out of the breakfast rush.

Expert Tips

  • You control the spice level of your burritos. Feel free to leave the peppers out if you prefer your breakfast burritos to be less spicy.
  • To prevent soggy burritos, make sure that the filling is room temperature before rolling the burritos and roll them tightly to keep out moisture.
  • Breakfast burritos will last in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Make Ahead Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos

Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos

Make Ahead Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos filled with spicy black beans, onions and garlic, eggs, cheese and cilantro.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 10 burritos
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter , divided
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3-4 ounces canned chipotle peppers almost ½ can of a 7- can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. (I used Goya brand)
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
  • 8 large eggs , lightly beaten
  • 10 tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
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Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, cumin, and salt and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  • Add the chipotle peppers and cook for a minute, stirring.
  • Add the beans and cook for a minute more. Remove from heat. Set aside.
  • In a separate skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon butter, swirl pan to coat. Add the eggs; cook 4-5 minutes or until eggs are cooked. Remove from heat, transfer eggs to a plate and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Place tortillas on a work surface. Add a large spoonful of the beans in the center of the tortilla, followed by another large spoonful of the eggs (roughly ¼ cup), followed by 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ teaspoon chopped cilantro.
  • To fold the burrito: Fold the sides in, use your thumbs to bring up the bottom of the tortilla, roll up the tortilla tightly.
  • Wrap each burrito in plastic wrap and place burritos in a large plastic bag. Store for up to 3 months.
  • If heating from frozen, unwrap and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
    If heating from thawed, microwave 60 to 90 seconds.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • You control the spice level of your burritos. Feel free to leave the peppers out if you prefer your breakfast burritos to be less spicy.
  • To prevent soggy burritos, make sure that the filling is room temperature before rolling the burritos and roll them tightly to keep out moisture.
  • Breakfast burritos will last in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 217 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 166mg55%
Sodium 469mg20%
Potassium 123mg4%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 400IU8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg1%
Calcium 139mg14%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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About Joanie Zisk

Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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  1. JP Colter says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    These are really good but better in my opinion, with some sausage crumbles and when you make sure to soft scramble the eggs. When you reheat scrambled eggs they get dry otherwise.

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  2. nancy says

    August 26, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I love make-ahead breakfast recipes. They offer a quick (and healthier) option to start off your day. One of my favorite things about having them ready to go in the freezer is that they are good for any time of day, and not JUST for breakfast! Looking forward to putting my own spin on this idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Johnna says

    August 24, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Love make ahead options for breakfast. These look terrific!

    Reply
  4. Cookin Canuck says

    August 23, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    Make ahead breakfast burritos are the best. They're so great to have on hand for school mornings!

    Reply
  5. Debra A Attinella says

    August 23, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    I would love to get ahead on breakfasts right now - these look amazing!

    Reply
  6. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Love black beans! Great photos!

    Reply
  7. Dee says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:41 am

    This is exactly what we need right now, and they sound so good!

    Reply
  8. Sabrina says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:15 am

    What a perfect breakfast to make ahead of time! My husband would love to have these o his way out the door for work!

    Reply
  9. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    August 22, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Oh my, I think I have found my new favorite breakfast!!! Yum!!

    Reply
  10. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    August 22, 2016 at 9:19 am

    My life is all about make ahead breakfasts. My boys would devour these!

    Reply
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