Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Bacon, Eggs, and Zucchini
Having breakfast burritos ready to go makes busy mornings so much easier. This grab and go burritos are filled with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sautéed zucchini and onions, salsa, corn, and rice for a hearty breakfast you can prepare ahead of time.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast recipe, easy meals, easy recipe, grab and go recipe, make ahead
Servings: 24burritos
Calories: 340kcal
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Cook the bacon until crisp, drain it, and chop it into small pieces.
1 Pound Bacon
Prepare the rice according to the package directions.
4 Cups Rice
Wash the zucchini, trim off the ends, and cut each zucchini lengthwise. If the centers are soft and full of large seeds, scoop them out with a spoon. If the skin if tough, peel that off before dicing. Dice the remaining zucchini into small, even pieces.
2 Large Zucchini
Dice the sweet onion and set the vegetables aside.
1 Medium Sweet Onion
Having everything ready before you start cooking makes this recipe much easier to put together.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or cooking oil.
Add the diced onion and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and turn translucent.
Add the diced zucchini and taco seasoning. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
The zucchini should become tender, and much of the excess moisture should evaporate. If liquid collects in the bottom of the pan, continue cooking until the mixture is no longer watery. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add the salsa, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until combined.
12 Large Eggs, 16 Ounces Salsa, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Wipe out the skillet if necessary, then add a little butter or cooking oil and return it to medium-low or medium heat.
Pour in the egg mixture. As the eggs begin to set, gently stir and fold them with a spatula. Continue cooking until the eggs are softly set and no longer runny.
Depending on the size of your skillet, you may find it easier to cook the eggs in two batches.
Transfer the scrambled eggs to the bowl with the zucchini and onions.
Add the chopped bacon, cooked corn, and cooked rice to the bowl.
1 Cup Corn
Gently stir everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the filling and adjust the seasoning if needed. Depending on the saltiness you may not need much additional salt.
Tip. Warm the flour tortillas covered with damp paper towels in the microwave. 15 seconds for a stack of 4 tortillas. This will make them easier to fold without tearing.
24 Large Flour Tortillas
Spoon the filling into the center of each tortilla, leaving enough room around the edges to fold in the sides. Fold in the sides, then roll the tortilla tightly around the filling.
Serve immediately while the filling is warm.
You can also keep the filling in a covered container and assemble individual burritos as needed. For longer-term storage, wrap the assembled burritos individually and freeze them.
Spoon the filling into each flour tortilla, using just enough so you can fold and roll it easily. The total number of burritos will depend on the size of your zucchini, the tortillas, and how generously you fill each one.Kitchen tip: Zucchini contains a lot of water, particularly when it comes straight from the garden. Giving it enough time in the skillet helps prevent the finished burritos from becoming soggy.Use a thicker salsa when possible. A thick salsa adds flavor without making the eggs too wet. If your salsa is thin, drain off some liquid before using it.Do not overcook the eggs. Scramble them until just set. They will continue to cook slightly from residual heat, and keeping them tender makes for a better reheated breakfast.Let the filling cool before wrapping. Allowing excess steam to escape helps prevent moisture from collecting inside the tortillas.Do not overfill the tortillas. It may be tempting to pack in as much filling as possible, but leaving room to fold the tortilla makes wrapping easier and helps prevent it from splitting.Label your freezer burritos. Write the name and date on the storage bag or container so you know what you have ready to eat.