Breakfast Burrito Tacito

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

A hearty breakfast burrito packed with sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and spicy pico de Gallo, perfect for a satisfying morning meal for any breakfast lover.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sausage patties
  • 3 scrambled eggs
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup hash browns
  • pico de Gallo or picante sauce

Instructions

  1. Crumble up the sausage patties, cook, and drain the meat.
  2. In the same pan, cook the hash browns and scrambled eggs using some of the sausage grease.
  3. Add the cooked sausage and pico de Gallo to the egg and hash brown mixture. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm the flour tortillas.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly into each tortilla.
  6. Roll up the tortillas and serve warm.

Tips & Substitutions

For extra flavor, consider adding shredded cheese or diced avocado to the filling. You can substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option or use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber. If you want a bit of heat, add jalapeños to the mixture. This recipe is versatile; you can even turn it into a breakfast burrito bowl by serving the filling over rice instead of in tortillas.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the breakfast burritos with a side of fresh fruit or a simple green salad for a balanced meal. They pair beautifully with pico de Gallo or picante sauce for dipping. For a heartier breakfast, consider serving with a side of Betty'S Tex-Mex Beans or a small bowl of

Storage & Reheating

To store leftovers, wrap each burrito tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, unwrap the burrito and microwave it for about 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. You can also warm them in a skillet over medium heat for a crispier texture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

Each serving of Breakfast Burrito Tacito contains roughly 576 calories, with 11g protein, 111g carbohydrates, and 10g fat. It is an excellent source of protein (23% of the Daily Value) and iron (20% of the Daily Value), and a good source of calcium and potassium. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 526mg per serving (23% of the Daily Value).

576 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 10.2g 13% DV
Carbs 111g 40% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 525.7mg 23% DV
Potassium 611.2mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 258mg 86% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Calcium 247.8mg 19% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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