LOADED BREAKFAST BURRITOS
LOADED BREAKFAST BURRITOS is a easy American recipe that serves 24. 380 calories per serving. Recipe by Tales From An Empty Nest on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $36.42 total, $1.52 per serving
Ingredients
- 18 Large Eggs (cracked into a bowl)
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (adds creaminess and extra protein)
- 1 lb Bacon (cooked, cooled, and chopped into small pieces)
- 2 cans Canned Potatoes (drained, patted dry, air‑fried)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (mixed into filling and sprinkled on top)
- 24 Flour Tortillas (burrito size) (soft, 10‑inch flour tortillas)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (for scrambling eggs)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Prepare Egg Mixture
Crack 18 large eggs into a mixing bowl, whisk until blended, then stir in 1 cup cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Time: PT5M
Cook Bacon (Optional)
If using raw bacon, preheat oven to 400°F, arrange bacon on a baking sheet, bake 15 minutes until crisp, let cool, then chop into small pieces.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 400°F
Air Fry Potatoes
Drain two cans of potatoes, pat dry, spread in the air‑fryer basket, air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 400°F
Scramble Eggs
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp butter, pour the egg‑cottage cheese mixture, let sit 30 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula until just set but still slightly creamy.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Combine Fillings
In a large bowl, combine the scrambled eggs, chopped bacon, air‑fried potatoes, and 2 cups shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese begins to melt.
Time: PT5M
Cool Filling
Allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes so it isn’t steaming hot when placed on tortillas.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Burritos
Lay a tortilla flat, spoon ~¼ cup of the filling onto the center, sprinkle a little extra cheese, fold the sides in, then roll tightly, tucking the ends.
Time: PT10M
Wrap and Freeze
Wrap each burrito tightly in plastic wrap, place wrapped burritos into zip‑lock freezer bags, label with date, and freeze.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 0.5g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Contains gluten, Contains dairy, Contains pork
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Wheat, Pork
Last updated: April 19, 2026






