Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos

Name: Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 11 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Avocado oil spray, for greasing; 400 g potatoes, cubed; 10 chicken sausages; Taco seasoning, to taste; 10 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and chopped; 1/2 jar (about 6 oz) pickled jalapenos, diced; 8 large eggs; 400 g liquid egg whites; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 150 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 11 large low-carb flour tortillas; 110 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (for assembly); Hot sauce, for serving

Meal prep breakfast burritos combine slow-cooker potatoes, chicken sausage, bacon, eggs, and cheese in tortillas for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts. This high-protein recipe yields 10 burritos that store well for the entire week.

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🌍American 🏷️Breakfast burrito 🏷️Meal prep 🏷️Slow cooker recipe 🏷️High-protein

🏷️Breakfast

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Total

4h 15m

Servings

11

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

Avocado oil spray, for greasing
400 g potatoes, cubed
10 chicken sausages
Taco seasoning, to taste
10 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 jar (about 6 oz) pickled jalapenos, diced
8 large eggs
400 g liquid egg whites
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
150 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
11 large low-carb flour tortillas
110 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (for assembly)optional
Hot sauce, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Spray the inside of a large slow cooker with avocado oil spray.
2
Add the cubed potatoes, cooked and crumbled chicken sausage (sautéed with taco seasoning), cooked and chopped bacon, and diced jalapenos to the slow cooker.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole eggs and egg whites until well combined.
4
Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Stir in 100g of the shredded cheddar cheese.
6
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the eggs are fully cooked through.
7
Once cooked, add the remaining 50g of shredded cheese and stir the mixture to combine everything.
8
To assemble, lay out a tortilla and sprinkle about 10g of extra cheese in the center.
9
Add a portion of the egg filling, then fold the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
10
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling to make 11 burritos.
11
Serve immediately with hot sauce, or wrap individually in foil or parchment paper and store in the fridge or freezer for later.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cube potatoes into small, uniform pieces (½-inch) so they cook evenly in the slow cooker without becoming mushy.
Whisk eggs and egg whites together before adding to the slow cooker to ensure even cooking and better texture.
Let the cooked filling cool slightly before assembling burritos—this prevents tortillas from becoming too soft and tearing.
Wrap cooled burritos tightly in foil or parchment individually to prevent them from sticking together and to make reheating easier.

Substitutions

Chicken sausage → ground turkey or pork sausage (adjust seasoning)
Pickled jalapeños → fresh jalapeños or diced bell peppers (for milder heat)
Liquid egg whites → additional whole eggs (use 2 whole eggs per 100 ml liquid egg whites)
Center-cut bacon → turkey bacon or omit for lower fat

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate finished burritos in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months; reheat in the oven at 350°F for 25–30 minutes (frozen) or 10–15 minutes (thawed).

Equipment

slow cooker

Common Questions

Can I make these burritos ahead and freeze them?

Yes. Cool the burritos completely, wrap individually in foil or parchment, then freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 25–30 minutes or unwrap and microwave for 2–3 minutes until warm.

How long do breakfast burritos last in the refrigerator?

Refrigerate cooked burritos in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave (1–2 minutes) or oven (10–15 minutes at 350°F).

What can I substitute for chicken sausage?

Use ground turkey, ground chicken, or pork sausage (adjust seasoning to taste). For vegetarian, swap in diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or black beans.

Can I cook the filling on the stovetop instead of a slow cooker?

Yes. Sauté potatoes until soft (8–10 minutes), add sausage and bacon, then stir in eggs and egg whites over medium heat until cooked through (3–5 minutes). Season and cool before assembling.

How do I prevent the tortillas from falling apart?

Use large flour tortillas (at least 10 inches) and avoid overfilling. Leave a 1-inch border on all sides, fold in the sides first, then roll tightly from the bottom up.