This Simply Potatoes Breakfast Burritos Recipe makes six hearty breakfast burritos in about 30 minutes. The filling combines a 20-ounce package of Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion, savory breakfast sausage, tender eggs, melted Cheddar cheese, and salsa wrapped in six warm flour tortillas.
Each burrito is filling, comforting, and full of familiar breakfast flavor. The potatoes become lightly browned, the sausage adds a savory bite, and the eggs stay tender when they are removed from the heat as soon as they are just set.
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Breakfast burritos are an excellent choice when you want a warm, satisfying meal without spending the entire morning in the kitchen. This version uses prepared Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion, so the potato portion is ready to cook and already paired with a flavorful onion base.
The skillet method keeps the recipe practical and flavorful. Sausage cooks first, the potatoes brown in the savory drippings, and the egg mixture finishes everything in one pan with very little cleanup.
- Makes six burritos: Enough for a family breakfast, brunch gathering, or several make-ahead meals.
- Ready in about 30 minutes: Prep takes about 10 minutes, while cooking takes about 20 minutes.
- Balanced texture: Lightly browned potatoes, juicy sausage, soft eggs, and melted cheese fill every bite.
- Easy to customize: Cheddar can be replaced with Mexican-blend cheese or Monterey Jack, and salsa can be mild or spicy.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The foundation of this recipe is one 20-ounce package of Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion. The prepared potatoes save chopping time while still delivering the hearty texture needed for a substantial burrito filling.
- 1 package, or 20 ounces, Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
- 1/2 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 flour tortillas, approximately 8 inches each
- 1/2 cup salsa for the filling or serving
Use a large nonstick skillet so the sausage, potatoes, and eggs have enough room to cook evenly. Soft flour tortillas are easiest to fold, especially if they are warmed briefly before assembly.
How to Make It Step-by-Step
Step 1: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the bulk breakfast sausage. Cook for approximately 5–7 minutes, breaking the sausage into small crumbles as it browns, until no pink remains.
Step 2: Drain the excess sausage fat carefully before adding the potatoes. Removing the extra fat keeps the filling from becoming greasy and gives the diced potatoes a better chance to develop lightly browned edges.
Step 3: Add the Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion to the skillet. Cook for approximately 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are hot throughout and lightly browned in places.
Step 4: While the potatoes cook, whisk the six eggs and the milk together in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended. Pour it into the skillet, distributing it around the sausage and potatoes.
Step 5: Stir the mixture gently for approximately 3–5 minutes, moving the eggs across the bottom of the skillet without aggressively breaking up the potatoes. Stop cooking when the eggs are just set and still look moist.
Step 6: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese. The residual heat will melt the cheese into the filling, while the eggs will finish cooking gently without becoming dry.
Step 7: Divide the finished filling evenly among the six flour tortillas. Add salsa to each tortilla or reserve it for serving, then fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly into a burrito.
Pro Tips for Tender, Flavorful Burritos
Drain the sausage thoroughly before adding the potatoes. This small step makes a noticeable difference because excess fat can make the filling heavy and prevent the potatoes from browning properly.
Keep the stirring gentle once the eggs enter the skillet. Large, soft curds work especially well in burritos, while constant vigorous stirring can make the eggs fine and dry.
Remove the skillet from the heat as soon as the eggs are barely set. They continue cooking from residual heat, so waiting until they look completely firm in the pan may result in a drier filling.
- For more heat: Use hot salsa or add chopped green chiles to the skillet with the potatoes.
- For extra color: Stir in chopped bell pepper while the potatoes cook.
- For a different cheese flavor: Substitute shredded Mexican-blend cheese or Monterey Jack for the Cheddar.
- For easier rolling: Warm the tortillas briefly so they bend without cracking.
Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating
These burritos can be prepared ahead for busy mornings. Let the potato, sausage, egg, and cheese filling cool before wrapping so steam does not make the tortillas soggy.
For short-term storage, refrigerate the wrapped burritos briefly until ready to reheat. For longer storage, freeze them individually so you can thaw or heat only the number needed.
- Wrap cooled burritos individually in foil or freezer-safe wrapping.
- Label frozen burritos with the date and contents.
- Reheat refrigerated or frozen burritos until hot throughout.
- Serve with fresh salsa after reheating for a bright, juicy finish.
Because appliances vary, check that the center is hot before serving. Allow a very hot burrito to rest briefly after reheating, since the filling can retain considerable heat.
Serving Ideas for Breakfast or Brunch
A warm Simply Potatoes breakfast burrito is satisfying on its own, but salsa brings freshness and a pleasant contrast to the rich sausage, eggs, potatoes, and cheese. Set out extra salsa at the table so everyone can choose the amount and heat level they prefer.
For brunch, serve the burritos with fresh fruit, coffee, or a simple green salad. You can also slice them diagonally and arrange them on a platter for an inviting buffet presentation.
If you are feeding guests, keep the filling warm in the skillet and assemble the burritos shortly before serving. This helps the tortillas stay soft and keeps the cheese pleasantly melted inside each one.
Simply Potatoes Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles until no longer pink. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Add the Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion to the skillet. Cook for approximately 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are hot and lightly browned.
- Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl until combined. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sausage and potatoes.
- Cook the mixture, stirring gently, for approximately 3–5 minutes until the eggs are just set. Remove the skillet from the heat promptly so the eggs remain tender.
- Stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese and let the residual heat melt it through the filling. Taste only after the cheese has melted, since the sausage and salsa may already provide plenty of seasoning.
- Divide the potato-and-egg mixture among six flour tortillas. Add salsa, fold in the sides, and roll each tortilla into a burrito.
Notes
Final Thoughts
This Simply Potatoes Breakfast Burritos Recipe is a dependable way to bring a complete, hot breakfast to the table with straightforward ingredients and one skillet. The prepared diced potatoes with onion shorten the prep, while sausage, eggs, Cheddar, and salsa create a filling combination that tastes homemade and satisfying.
Remember the two most important details: drain the sausage before browning the potatoes, and take the eggs off the heat when they are just set. Follow those steps, divide the filling evenly, and you will have six flavorful breakfast burritos ready for breakfast, brunch, or make-ahead meals.
