Breakfast Burrito Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Cheesy, savory bacon and egg filling grilled in a crispy tortilla or bread for a tasty breakfast fusion.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 large flour tortillas or 4 slices sandwich bread
02 - 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 4 tablespoons salsa
→ Egg Filling
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 3 tablespoons cooked bacon bits
→ For Grilling
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a bowl, beat eggs and combine with cooked bacon bits.
02 - Heat a frying pan over medium heat, melt a small portion of butter, and gently scramble the egg and bacon mixture until just cooked through. Remove from pan.
03 - Evenly spread the scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and salsa onto one tortilla or two slices of bread. Top with the remaining tortilla or bread to form a sandwich.
04 - Spread the outsides of the tortillas or bread with butter. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
05 - Slice and serve hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick to fix from start to finish in just around twenty minutes
- Big flavors with only a handful of simple fridge and pantry items
- Adaptable you can swap bread for tortillas switch up your cheese or add in vegetables
- Kid approved and makes a filling high protein start to your day
02 -
- Protein packed breakfast to keep you full until lunch
- Melts beautifully whether you use bread or tortillas
- Can be customized for picky eaters or spice lovers
03 -
- Always use low heat when scrambling eggs to keep them tender instead of rubbery
- Generously butter the outside of your bread or tortilla and press gently as you cook for the best crunch
- Do not rush grilling low and slow gives the cheese time to melt without burning the outside
- You can add almost any cooked breakfast protein or leftover veggies for extra flavor and nutrition