Description
This Breakfast Burrito Grilled Cheese is a delightful fusion of two American breakfast classics, combining fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon bits, melted cheddar cheese, and zesty salsa, all sandwiched between buttery toasted tortillas or bread. Easy to prepare in about 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy mornings or a comforting brunch. Customizable and kid-approved, this recipe delivers big flavors with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 large flour tortillas or 4 slices sandwich bread
- 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons salsa
Egg Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons cooked bacon bits
For Grilling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, beat the 3 large eggs until smooth and fluffy, then mix in 3 tablespoons of cooked bacon bits evenly.
- Scramble Eggs: Heat a small amount of butter in a frying pan over medium heat; gently scramble the egg and bacon mixture until just cooked through but still tender, then remove from the pan.
- Assemble Sandwich: Lay out one tortilla or two slices of bread and evenly spread the scrambled eggs with bacon, then sprinkle 100 grams of shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs, finishing with 4 tablespoons of salsa spread evenly. Top with the remaining tortilla or bread to form the sandwich.
- Butter the Outside: Spread softened unsalted butter generously on the outside of both tortillas or bread slices to help create a golden, crispy crust during grilling.
- Grill Burrito Grilled Cheese: Heat a frying pan over medium heat; place the sandwich carefully in the pan and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread or tortillas are golden brown and crispy, ensuring the cheese has melted completely. Press gently with a spatula for even grilling and melty cheese.
- Serve: Remove from heat, let the sandwich rest for a minute to prevent oozing cheese, then slice into halves or wedges and serve hot, optionally garnished with avocado slices or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado or jalapeños before grilling for extra flavor and zing.
- Use low heat when scrambling eggs to keep them tender and avoid rubberiness.
- Butter the outside of the bread or tortillas generously for the best golden crust and crunch.
- For leftover storage, wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate up to two days; reheat in a dry pan to maintain crispiness.
- Vegetarian option: omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead.
- Freezer friendly: Assemble sandwiches uncooked and freeze; reheat in a pan directly from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying, scrambling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
Keywords: breakfast, grilled cheese, breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, salsa, quick breakfast, easy brunch
