Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1 (16-oz.) package frozen hash browns
8 large eggs
1/3 c. milk
4 tbsp. butter
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 large flour tortillas
1/2 c. shredded cheddar
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Hot sauce, for serving
Preparation
Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, working in batches if necessary, until crispy, about 8 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and pour off half the fat.Step 2Cook hash browns according to package directions in bacon fat and transfer to a plate.Step 3In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Wipe out skillet, place over medium heat, and melt butter. When butter is just starting to foam, reduce heat to medium-low and add beaten eggs. Using a rubber spatula, stir every occasionally until soft curds form. Season with salt and pepper.Step 4Assemble burritos: In the center of each tortilla, layer hash browns, scrambled eggs, cheese, two slices of bacon, and sliced avocado. Fold in the two sides and roll up tightly. Serve with hot sauce.
1. Cook the potatoes in bacon fat. All the best breakfast burritos have some sort of potato component (we love a double carb moment). To keep prep to an absolute minimum, we use frozen hash browns. Crisping them up in the bacon fat will lend them a great crunch and a touch of bacon-y flavor. if you’re more into country-style, you can make our favorite pan-fried potatoes instead. 2. Season the eggs at the last minute. According to Gordon Ramsay, adding salt in the beginning draws out moisture and makes eggs watery. So wait to do it until the very end. 3. Use a sharp, tangy, or spicy cheese. Obviously cheddar is perfect because it melts nicely. But gouda (sharp), goat cheese (tangy), or pepper jack (spicy) work really too. Mild varieties like mozzarella or Monterey jack are totally acceptable but they don’t add nearly as much flavor. A good mix of cheeses is always a winner too. 4. Don’t use a cold tortilla. It’ll be really hard to fold and roll and will likely break on you. Warm or room temp makes things much easier. Warming them up in the microwave or quickly over a flame works well. And if you’re still struggling knowing how to do it, watch the video above or around 0:30 of this Cheesy Baked Burrito vid. Need ideas for what to serve breakfast burritos with? There’s not much that wouldn’t be great with them. We always have hot sauce or a fresh salsa on the table. We know it’s breakfast, but go ahead and have some chips and guac out too. They’re a full meal wrapped all wrapped up together so they don’t need much. Even some fruit or yogurt would be enough. Tried making these burritos? Let us know how they came out in the comments below!
