Why Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep Works
Real talk about Sunday mornings.
This isn’t about fancy brunch spreads or Instagram-worthy plating. This is about having breakfast ready when Emma’s looking for her soccer cleats and Jake’s demanding to know if there’s “green stuff” in his lunch.
I make ten of these every other Sunday now and they disappear by Friday (same Sunday routine as meal prep chipotle bowl).
✅ Batch cook breakfast burritos on Sunday
✅ Wrapped individually in foil and label
✅ High protein breakfast burrito meal prep macros
✅ Reheats in under 2 minutes
✅ Emma actually grabs these herself before school
Let’s break down what makes this actually doable on a busy Sunday
What Goes Into Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep
The beauty of breakfast burritos for meal prep is you can use what you already have.
✔ Scrambled eggs : I use a dozen large eggs, beaten and cooked soft for better reheating
✔ Turkey sausage : one pound of breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
✔ Flour tortillas : ten 10-inch size work perfectly, whole wheat tortillas if you prefer
✔ Frozen tater tots : about three cups, baked until crispy before adding to burritos
✔ Cheddar cheese : one cup shredded, holds everything together when melted
That’s your base. Now let’s actually put these together without making a mess.
How to Batch Cook Breakfast Burritos on Sunday
The scrambled eggs are what make or break breakfast burrito meal prep for the week.
Cook them slightly underdone because they’ll finish cooking when you reheat (same trick in meal prep egg bake). Learned that from Dad when he’d prep breakfast components for catering events in California.
- Cook your turkey sausage in a large skillet until browned and crumbly
- Bake the frozen tater tots on a sheet pan until golden and crispy
- Scramble the eggs in batches until just set but still slightly wet
- Sauté your diced bell pepper and onion until soft and fragrant
- Warm the flour tortillas slightly so they’re easier to roll without cracking
- Assemble each burrito with eggs, sausage, tater tots, vegetables, and cheese
- Wrap tightly in foil and label each one with the prep date
The foil wrap and label step is critical. Don’t skip it or you’ll grab mystery burritos on Wednesday morning.
Now, about making these work for everyone in your house.
Ways to Customize Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep
Best tortillas for meal prep breakfast burritos
Whole wheat tortillas hold up better than regular flour for the full five days. They don’t get as soggy when the eggs release moisture during storage.
Rachel swears by them during tax season when she’s reheating these at 5 AM before heading to the office. The extra fiber helps too when you’re eating the same breakfast five days straight.
Can you refrigerate breakfast burritos for 5 days? Yes, but only if you follow the 5-day storage plan correctly. Let everything cool completely before wrapping in foil.
After March 2022, I’m careful about this. Cool components on the counter for at least 30 minutes before you start assembling and wrapping burritos.
Microwave vs oven reheat breakfast burritos
Microwave wins for speed at 90 seconds on high (similar to steak and eggs meal prep). Oven gives you crispier tortillas if you unwrap the foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Jake prefers microwave because he can eat it faster. Emma likes oven-reheated ones on weekends when we have more time.
These small tweaks mean everyone gets breakfast they’ll actually eat.
Meal Prep Tips for Breakfast Burritos
First time I made these, I didn’t let the components cool before wrapping.
By Wednesday the tortillas were soggy and the eggs tasted weird. Now I spread everything on sheet pans and let it all come to room temperature while I clean up the kitchen.
Use meal prep containers with lids if you’re worried about foil not sealing properly. I still prefer foil because you can reheat directly in it without transferring to a plate.
Label everything with permanent marker on the foil. Write the date and what’s inside because ten identical foil bundles look the same at 6 AM.
The macro breakdown per burrito averages about 420 calories with 25g protein. Good enough for tracking if that’s your thing, but mainly just real food that fills you up until lunch.
Pairing Ideas for Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep
At home, we keep a bowl of fruit salad prepped separately.
Emma grabs a handful of grapes with her burrito every morning before school. Takes an extra 30 seconds and she gets some vitamins with her breakfast.
Rachel discovered that a side of salsa verde transforms the whole meal. She keeps a jar at work now and adds it right after reheating.
Jake likes his with a glass of chocolate milk, obviously. Sometimes I’ll add a small container of black beans on the side for anyone who wants extra protein.
On weekends when we’re not rushing, I’ll scramble fresh eggs and we eat these burrito fillings in a bowl with avocado on top (for that burrito bowl meal prep vibe). Same components, different format, feels like a totally new meal.
Now let’s talk about keeping these good through Friday morning.
Keeping Your Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep Fresh
Getting breakfast burritos to last five full days requires proper cooling and wrapping technique.
Not sure if this is overkill, but after what happened in March 2022, I check everything twice before I seal these up.
Storage
- At room temperature: Let all cooked components cool for 30 to 45 minutes before assembling burritos, never wrap hot food
- In the fridge: Store wrapped burritos in meal prep containers for up to 5 days, always labeled with prep date in permanent marker
- In the freezer: These freeze beautifully for up to a month wrapped in foil then placed in freezer bags, reheat from frozen for 2 to 3 minutes
Reheating
- Microwave still wrapped in foil for 90 seconds on high, rotating halfway through. If your microwave doesn’t like foil, unwrap and use a damp paper towel to cover the burrito instead.
- For oven reheating, unwrap the foil and bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- The scrambled eggs will release some moisture during storage, which is normal and won’t affect the taste as long as you’ve cooled everything properly before wrapping.
Anti-waste tip
Friday’s leftover burrito filling gets turned into breakfast quesadillas Saturday morning. Just warm the components in a skillet, fold into a fresh tortilla with extra cheese, and crisp both sides.
Questions about making these work for your mornings? I’ve heard most of them already.
Full Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep Recipe
This easy breakfast burrito meal prep makes ten full portions that stay fresh through Friday. The scrambled eggs don’t get rubbery like some meal prep breakfast options do.
Sunday batch cooking takes about 75 minutes total, but you’re set for grab-and-go mornings all week without thinking about it.
Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Sheet pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Aluminum foil
- Meal prep containers
- Oven
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs scrambled soft for better reheating
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese omit for dairy-free
- 1 pound frozen tater tots about 3 cups; bake until crispy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage turkey, cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons olive oil for sautéing vegetables
- 1 bell pepper diced, about 1 cup
- 1/2 small yellow onion finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 10 10-inch flour tortillas warm to make pliable; whole wheat or gluten-free optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up, until browned and crumbly. Set aside.
- Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- In a clean skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced bell pepper and chopped onion until tender and fragrant. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Scramble in the skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until just set but still slightly soft.
- Spread the cooked sausage, tots, veggies, and eggs on sheet pans or plates and let all components cool for at least 30 minutes before assembling.
- Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet for about 10 seconds per side to make it pliable.
- Assemble: down the center of each tortilla, add scrambled eggs, sausage, tater tots, sautéed vegetables, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly from bottom to top to form a burrito.
- Wrap each burrito completely in aluminum foil, sealing all edges, and label with today’s date.
- Store foil-wrapped burritos upright in meal prep containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
- To reheat (microwave): heat wrapped burrito on high for about 90 seconds, rotating halfway; if your microwave cannot use foil, unwrap and cover with a damp paper towel.
- To reheat (oven): unwrap and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Optional swaps: use whole wheat tortillas for better hold through the week; omit cheese for dairy-free; swap some eggs for egg whites to boost protein.
- Serve with salsa or fruit on the side if desired.
Notes
- Cool all cooked components 30–45 minutes before wrapping to avoid soggy tortillas and ensure safe storage.
- Fridge: Store foil-wrapped burritos in containers up to 5 days; label each with the prep date.
- Freezer: Wrap in foil, place in freezer bags, and freeze up to 1 month; reheat from frozen 2–3 minutes in microwave or bake at 350°F until hot.
- Reheat: Microwave 90 seconds on high (unwrap and cover with a damp paper towel if your microwave cannot use foil) or bake unwrapped at 350°F for 12–15 minutes for a crisper tortilla.
- Best tortillas for storage: whole wheat holds up best for 5-day fridge storage; flour works well for quick microwave reheating.
- Protein boost: swap in some egg whites or add black beans; for dairy-free, omit cheese.
- Meal prep timing: Plan about 60 minutes active time plus 30 minutes cooling on Sunday; assemble, wrap tightly, and store upright to keep fillings in place.
Your Easy Breakfast Burrito Meal Prep Questions
When I started making easy breakfast burrito meal prep every other Sunday, Jake immediately asked if he could have extra cheese in his.
How long do breakfast burrito meal prep last in the fridge?
Properly wrapped in foil and stored in containers, they last 5 days. I always write the date on each one so there’s no guessing on Friday morning.
Can you refrigerate breakfast burritos for 5 days safely?
Yes, if you cool all components completely before wrapping in foil. After March 2022, I never skip the 30-minute cooling step before assembly.
What are the best tortillas for meal prep breakfast burritos?
Whole wheat tortillas hold up better than regular flour for the full 5 days. They don’t get as soggy when the scrambled eggs release moisture during storage.
Should I use microwave vs oven reheat for breakfast burritos?
Microwave wins for speed at 90 seconds. Oven gives crispier tortillas if you unwrap foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, but takes longer.
Share Your Sunday Breakfast Prep
This easy breakfast burrito meal prep changed our mornings during Rachel’s tax season. She’d grab two on Monday and have breakfast sorted through Wednesday without thinking.
Rate this if you try it. Those stars help other parents find meal prep that actually works for real weekday mornings.
Tag your wrapped burritos with #NextWeekMeals so I can see your batch. Emma loves seeing other families doing Sunday prep just like we do.
