High Protein Hash brown Egg Breakfast Burrito

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I love having make ahead breakfast options in the fridge and these High Protein Hashbrown Egg Breakfast Burrito is perfect to have prepped and ready for the week. These are made with simple ingredients and so easy to customize too! Make breakfast time even simpler by having these breakfast burritos prepped for the week! The combination of the cottage cheese mixed into the eggs and sausage make these a high protein breakfast that will leave you feeling great to start the day!

These Make-Ahead High-protein Hashbrown Egg Breakfast Burritos are one of my favorite ways to set the week up for success. They’re hearty, satisfying, and packed with protein to keep you full for hours — which is exactly what I want on busy mornings. Plus, having breakfast already prepped takes so much stress out of the day.

What I love most is the balance of textures and flavors. You get the crispy, golden hashbrowns, fluffy eggs, and savory fillings all wrapped up in one warm tortilla. They reheat beautifully, making them perfect for meal prep, road trips, early workouts, or those mornings when you just need something quick and nourishing.

I also love how customizable these burritos are. You can switch up the protein, add veggies, adjust the cheese, or use whatever you have on hand. Make a big batch, stash them in the fridge or freezer, and future you will be very, very grateful.

Table of Contents

What you need for High Protein Hashbrown Egg Breakfast Burrito:

Burrito Tortilla
Eggs
Sausage
Red Bell Pepper
Yellow onion
Cottage Cheese
Shredded Frozen Hashbrowns
Chives
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Sea Salt
Black Pepper

How to make this high protein hashbrown egg breakfast burrito:

Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. On a heated non-stick skillet, prepare the eggs by scrambling. Set aside.
In a seperate pan, heat up shredded hashbrowns. Set aside.
Dice red bell pepper and onion. In pan, saute together and set aside.
Prepare sausage by browning. Heat up burrito tortilla for 10 seconds in the microwave.
Evenly split up all ingredients amongst the 6 tortillas. Roll up into burritos by folding in on both sides and rolling up.
Place on heated skillet to warm.
Allow burritos to cool before wrapping in plastic or parchment paper to store. Keep burritos stored in the fridge if plan to enjoy in the next 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes before enjoying.

How to store your High protein hashbrown egg breakfast burritos:

If storing burritos in the fridge, it’s best to keep them wrapped individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper. I will store them in a large freezer bag or large storage container. Store these burritos in the freezer by keeping them wrapped individually but in a freezer bag as well.

If you want to switch this up, try doing this instead:

Use different veggies!
Try them with a different cheese
Use your favorite burrito size tortilla
Try with bacon or turkey sausage

If you like this recipe, you may also like these on One Balanced Life:

High Protein Hashbrown Egg Bake

Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Egg & Veggie Casserole

FAQs:

How long will these last in the fridge?

These will last up to 4-5 days in the fridge when stored properly. You can reheat them for 2-3 minutes to warm.

Can I use any tortilla?

Yes! Any burrito size tortilla will work here.

Can these be frozen?

Yes! These are great to keep in the freezer. When stored properly, they will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Be sure to pull out for 12-24 hours to defrost in the fridge before planning to enjoy.

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