Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cook the Bacon
- Place bacon slices in a cold skillet. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until dark reddish-brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble.
Scramble the Eggs
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, gently pushing the eggs from the edges to the center with a silicone spatula, until soft, fluffy curds form. Remove from heat when they are still slightly wet.
Assemble the Burrito
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side. Lay a tortilla flat and layer with half the scrambled eggs, half the bacon crumbles, and half the shredded cheese down the center.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla first, then tightly roll from the bottom up, tucking in the fillings to create a snug cylinder.
- Optional: Place the burrito seam-side down in the warm skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes per side until golden-brown. This helps seal it shut and melts the cheese perfectly.
Notes
Don't Overcook the Eggs: Pull them from the heat when they are 90% cooked and still look glossy. They will set perfectly in the warm burrito.
Shred Your Own Cheese: This is non-negotiable for that epic cheese pull. The anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese will ruin the texture.
Don't Overstuff: It's tempting to load your burrito, but overstuffing is the number one cause of tearing.
Work Quickly During Assembly: Assemble your burritos while the eggs are hot and the tortillas are warm to help the cheese melt instantly.
Shred Your Own Cheese: This is non-negotiable for that epic cheese pull. The anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese will ruin the texture.
Don't Overstuff: It's tempting to load your burrito, but overstuffing is the number one cause of tearing.
Work Quickly During Assembly: Assemble your burritos while the eggs are hot and the tortillas are warm to help the cheese melt instantly.
