Savory Breakfast Burritos with Scrambled Eggs and Cheddar
Fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheddar wrapped in soft tortillas, perfect for a busy morning. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, combines eggs, milk, cheddar cheese into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup, diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup, diced onions
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp butter
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 1/4 cup milk until well combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup diced onions and 1/4 cup diced bell peppers, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and golden.
- Step 3: Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggs are set but still moist.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Cook for 1 more minute until cheese melts.
- Step 5: Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side. Spoon egg mixture evenly over each tortilla, then roll up tightly, folding in the sides.







