Freezer Egg & Potato Burritos
Freezer Egg & Potato Burritos costs about $9.06 to make ($1.13 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 436 calories, 20 g protein, and 41 g net carbs. Total time: 45 min.
- 20 g protein/serving
- 436 calories/serving
- 41 g net carbs
- 45 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Make eight at once, wrap them, freeze them, microwave one on the way out the door. Scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, cheese and salsa.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 large eggs | $1.82 |
| 1.5 lb potatoes, diced small | $1.05 |
| 6 oz cheddar, shredded | $2.15 |
| 1 cup salsa | $1.09 |
| 8 large flour tortillas | $1.99 |
| ½ onion, diced | $0.22 |
| 2 tbsp oil | $0.48 |
| salt, pepper, cumin | $0.25 |
| Total | $9.06 |
How to make it
- Crisp the diced potatoes in oil, covered, 10 minutes; uncover, add onion, and cook 8 more minutes.
- Scramble the eggs softly in a second pan — slightly underdone, since they cook again on reheating.
- Lay out tortillas and divide potatoes, eggs, cheese and salsa between them. Roll tightly, folding in the sides.
- Wrap each in foil or parchment and freeze. Microwave 2 minutes from frozen, or 90 seconds if refrigerated.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 436 |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Net carbs | 41 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 791 mg |
Substitutions
- Cheddar cheese, block → Mozzarella, shredded — adds $0.01/serving. whichever block is cheaper
Make it cheaper
Eggs and potatoes are doing nearly all the work here; buying the 18-count eggs and a 5 lb potato bag is the whole optimisation.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Freezer Egg & Potato Burritos?
About $9.06 total, or $1.13 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Freezer Egg & Potato Burritos?
Each serving has roughly 20 g of protein (436 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Freezer Egg & Potato Burritos cheaper?
Eggs and potatoes are doing nearly all the work here; buying the 18-count eggs and a 5 lb potato bag is the whole optimisation.
Do leftovers of Freezer Egg & Potato Burritos keep well?
That is the entire point — they keep 2 months frozen.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.