Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Char both sides of the tortillas on a hot griddle or over an open flame. Keep warmed in the oven if eating right away. This will help the tortillas become more pliable and also improves the taste.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- In a large bowl whisk the eggs with salt. Mix in scallions and bell pepper.
- Discard the bacon grease, leaving 1 teaspoon. Then add the eggs, let them set on the bottom then stir a few times to cook through, set aside.
- On a clean work surface, divide a generous 0.5 cup of the egg mixture onto the bottom third of each tortilla. Top each with a slice of bacon and 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll from the bottom, folding the left and right corners in toward the center and continue to roll into a tight cylinder. Set aside, seam-side down, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- If eating right away, heat a skillet over medium heat. When hot, spray the skillet with oil and add the burritos, seam side down. Cook, covered, until the bottom of the burritos are golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Serve with hot sauce or salsa, if desired.
How to Freeze Burritos for Meal Prep
- Place a piece of heavy duty foil on a work surface vertically, place the rolled burrito in the center bottom third, roll partially, folding the sides of the foil over the burrito, then roll it up.
- Transfer to a freezer bag to prevent freezer burn (you can reuse the bags).
- Use a sharpie to label it with the name and date (also helpful to write down cook time and temperature).
How to Heat Frozen Burritos
- **To reheat, thawed overnight in the refrigerator (Best results):** Transfer burrito to the refrigerator the night before. Bake in foil, in a preheated oven 425F for 20 minutes, turning halfway. Unwrap foil and bake uncovered for 5 minutes. Optional, you can also broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to toast.
- **To reheat direct from freezer to oven (Best results):** Bake in a preheated oven 425F for 45 minutes turning halfway. Unwrap foil and bake uncovered for 5 minutes. Optional, you can also broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to toast. Let stand 2 minutes before eating.
- **To reheat direct from freezer to microwave (Least favorite results):** Remove the burrito from the foil and place on a microwave safe dish, cover with a paper towel, microwave for 1 minute. Turn then cook an additional 1 to 1.5 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before eating. (Optional, brown on a skillet for 2 minutes on each side to toast, or broil for 2 to 3 minutes.)
- **To reheat in air fryer, thawed overnight in the refrigerator (crisp results):** Transfer burrito to the refrigerator the night before. Unwrap and discard foil, spritz with a little oil and air fry in a preheated air fryer 400F for 8 to 9 minutes, turning halfway until heated through in the center.
