Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos with Eggs and Spinach Recipe
Delicious and nutritious freezer-friendly breakfast burritos filled with fluffy baked eggs, sautéed spinach, and melted Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in whole-wheat tortillas. Perfect for a quick, make-ahead breakfast that can be easily reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes baking + 25 minutes reheating if baked
- Total Time: 27 minutes (excluding freezing and reheating time)
- Yield: 10 burritos 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 12 large eggs
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Wraps
- 10 whole-wheat 10-inch tortillas
Optional
- Hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Line an 18×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Whisk: In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, whole milk, plain Greek yogurt, kosher salt, black pepper, and ground cumin until the mixture is frothy. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until the eggs are just set but still moist.
- Spinach: While the eggs bake, blanch the baby spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to cold water to stop cooking, then squeeze out excess water and chop the spinach roughly.
- Combine: When the baked eggs are done, chop them into approximately 1-inch pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs, blanched spinach, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, mixing gently to distribute evenly.
- Wrap: Warm the whole-wheat tortillas briefly to make them pliable. Portion about ½ cup of the egg and spinach filling onto each tortilla. Roll tightly to form burritos. For freezing, double-wrap each burrito tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil to prevent freezer burn.
- Reheat: To serve, unwrap the foil and microwave the burrito for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through, or bake from frozen at 350 °F for 25 minutes until hot in the center. Serve with optional hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Blanching spinach helps to remove excess moisture and maintain a vibrant green color.
- Double-wrapping burritos helps prevent freezer burn and keeps them fresh longer.
- Warming tortillas before wrapping helps prevent cracking and makes rolling easier.
- These burritos can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Adding hot sauce upon serving adds a nice spicy kick, but it’s optional.
Keywords: breakfast burritos, freezer friendly, baked eggs, spinach, whole-wheat tortillas, healthy breakfast, make ahead, quick breakfast
