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Cowboy Breakfast Burrito

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Cook sausage and kielbasa, cook hash browns and vegetables, scramble eggs, layer everything in tortillas with cheese, roll up, and pan-fry until crispy.

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Clare Greco
Updated on Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:06:01 GMT
Cowboy Breakfast Burrito
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The Cowboy Breakfast Burrito packs two meats, seasoned potato and pepper hash, soft scrambled eggs, and two cheeses into four large tortillas. Each burrito is crisped after rolling, giving the outside structure while the hearty breakfast filling stays hot and tender.

The recipe makes exactly 4 burritos. Preparation takes 30 minutes, cooking takes 6 minutes, and the listed total is 36 minutes. A skillet method gives a golden finish, while the original air-fryer option uses 350°F for 6–8 minutes.

Cowboy Breakfast Burrito Ingredients

Pork sausage, kielbasa, hash browns, peppers, onion, jalapeno, four eggs, four tortillas, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and seasonings
Pork sausage, kielbasa, hash browns, peppers, onion, jalapeno, four eggs, four tortillas, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and seasonings | Recipes by Clare
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For the meat, use 8 oz ground pork sausage and half of a 14 oz ring kielbasa—7 oz—diced. The hash combines 2 cups frozen diced hash browns, half a red pepper, half a green pepper, 1 small yellow onion, and 1 seeded medium jalapeño.

Season with ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, and optional ½ teaspoon cowboy ranch seasoning. Add 4 eggs, 1 tablespoon butter, 4 ten-inch tortillas, 1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Sour cream and salsa are for serving.

If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Breakfast Sliders.

How to Make Cowboy Breakfast Burritos

Four stages showing sausage and kielbasa, potato pepper hash, four filled tortillas, and four crisp breakfast burritos
Four stages showing sausage and kielbasa, potato pepper hash, four filled tortillas, and four crisp breakfast burritos | Recipes by Clare
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  1. Brown the pork sausage for 6–7 minutes, add kielbasa, and cook 2–4 minutes more; drain.
  2. Cook frozen hash browns in the skillet for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add both peppers, onion, jalapeño, and seasonings; cook another 5–7 minutes.
  4. Scramble four eggs in 1 tablespoon butter and warm four tortillas.
  5. Fill each tortilla with ¼ cup cheddar, ¼ cup Monterey Jack, ½ cup meat, ¼ cup eggs, and ¾ cup potato mixture.
  6. Roll tightly and crisp in 1 tablespoon oil over low heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.

Brown the Pork Sausage

Add Seven Ounces of Kielbasa

Cook the Frozen Hash Browns

Add Peppers, Onion, and Jalapeño

Finish the Potato-Vegetable Hash

Scramble Four Eggs in Butter

Warm Four Ten-Inch Tortillas

Measure Every Burrito Filling

Finished crisp cowboy breakfast burrito filled with meat, eggs, potatoes, peppers, and cheese
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Roll and Crisp on Low Heat

Air-Fryer Option and Serving

Conclusion

Brown 8 oz pork sausage for 6–7 minutes, add 7 oz kielbasa for 2–4 minutes, and drain. Cook 2 cups hash browns for 5–7 minutes, then add peppers, onion, jalapeño, and exact seasonings for another 5–7 minutes. Scramble four eggs. Fill four warm ten-inch tortillas with measured cheese, meat, egg, and hash portions; roll and crisp 2–3 minutes per side.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How many burritos does the recipe make?

It makes exactly four large breakfast burritos.

→ How much filling goes in each tortilla?

Use ¼ cup each cheddar and Monterey Jack, ½ cup meat, ¼ cup eggs, and ¾ cup potato mixture per tortilla.

→ How long do the burritos crisp in the skillet?

Cook them over low heat for 2–3 minutes per side.

→ Can I finish them in an air fryer?

Yes. Air-fry the rolled burritos at 350°F for 6–8 minutes.

4.90 from 78 votes

Cowboy Breakfast Burrito

Preparation Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
6 Minutes
Total Cooking Time:
36 Minutes
Number of Servings:
4
Cowboy Breakfast Burrito
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Loaded breakfast burrito with two meats, hash browns, peppers, eggs, and cheese. Pan-fried until golden and crispy.

Ingredients You'll Need

  • Meat

  • Vegetables

  • Eggs & Seasonings

  • Assembly

  • For Serving

How to Make It

1.

1. Cook the Sausages: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the ground pork sausage. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up as you go, until no longer pink. Add the diced kielbasa and cook for another 2-4 minutes until everything is nicely browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

2.

2. Cook the Hash Browns: In the same skillet with the delicious meat drippings, add the frozen hash browns and toss to coat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to get crispy and are almost cooked through.

3.

3. Add the Vegetables: Toss in the diced red and green bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño along with the seasoned salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and everything is beautifully cooked. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.

4.

4. Scramble the Eggs: Beat the eggs and mix in the cowboy ranch seasoning if using (or just season with salt and pepper). Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat, then pour in the eggs. Gently push them around with a spatula to form soft, fluffy curds. Cook until just set and creamy, then remove from heat.

5.

5. Warm the Tortillas: Heat your tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds or in a dry skillet to make them soft and pliable - this makes rolling so much easier!

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6. Build the Burritos: Lay out the warm tortillas and divide the fillings evenly: start with ¼ cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then add ½ cup of the meat mixture, ¼ cup scrambled eggs, and ¾ cup of the potato-vegetable mixture to each tortilla.

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7. Roll Them Up: Fold in the left and right sides of each tortilla toward the center, then fold up the bottom edge over the filling. Roll tightly from bottom to top, keeping everything compact and secure. These are hefty burritos!

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8. Crisp and Serve: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over low heat. Place the burritos seam-side down and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if needed. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side!

Extra Information

  1. These hearty burritos are packed with two types of sausage, crispy potatoes, and fresh vegetables - perfect for feeding hungry cowboys or anyone with a big appetite.
  2. The combination of ground sausage and kielbasa gives incredible flavor depth and makes these extra satisfying.
  3. You can also cook these in an air fryer at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. These freeze well individually wrapped - just thaw and reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
  5. Make sure to cook over low heat when crisping to avoid burning the outside before the inside heats through.

Essential Tools

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Medium nonstick skillet for frying
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Large mixing bowls

Allergy Warnings

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains gluten from flour tortillas
  • Contains dairy from cheese and butter
  • Contains eggs

Nutrition Details (Per Portion)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 865
  • Total Fat: 52 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 38 g