Copycat Buc-ee's Breakfast Burritos (Sausage or Bacon, Egg & Cheese)
Description
Make the famous Buc-ee's breakfast burrito at home! Fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheddar, and savory sausage or crispy bacon rolled in a warm flour tortilla and wrapped in foil, just like the hot counter. Freezer-friendly for easy grab-and-go mornings.
Ingredients
Filling
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage, OR 1 lb bacon, or 1/2 lb of each
- 2 cups shredded cheddar, or cheddar-Jack cheese, 8 oz
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
Wrapping
- 8 large flour tortillas, 10-inch
Instructions
- Cook the meat: Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until it reaches 165°F. For bacon, cook until crispy, drain on paper towels, and chop. Drain well and set aside.
- Whisk the eggs: In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined.
- Scramble the eggs: Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add eggs and gently stir for 4–5 minutes, removing from heat while still slightly glossy.
- Warm the tortillas: Microwave tortillas under a damp paper towel for 20–30 seconds until soft and pliable.
- Assemble: Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons cheese down the center of each tortilla. Top with about 1/3 cup eggs, a scoop of sausage or bacon, and another 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Roll: Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Wrap and serve: Wrap each burrito in foil and serve warm, or cool completely before freezing.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large nonstick skillet
- Mixing bowl and whisk
- Silicone spatula
- Aluminum Foil
- Gallon freezer bags (for make-ahead)
Notes
- To freeze: Cool filling 10–15 minutes before assembling. Wrap each burrito in plastic wrap, then foil. Store in a labeled freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Microwave reheat: Remove foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave on high 2–3 minutes from frozen, flipping halfway.
- Air fryer reheat: Remove foil and air fry at 350°F for 12–15 minutes from frozen, or 8–10 minutes thawed.
- Oven reheat: Keep foil on and bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes from frozen, or 20 minutes thawed.
- Food safety: Reheat until the center reaches 165°F.
- Avoid soggy burritos: Drain the meat well and add salsa or sour cream after reheating, not before freezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 27gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 353mgSodium: 1032mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 788IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 3mg