A protein-packed breakfast is a way to go if you want a solid morning meal that will keep you full until lunch. With 15 grams of protein, Costco breakfast burritos fit the bill.
But are they any good? We delve into everything you need to know about Red’s Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito: how to cook them, their nutritional value, price, and more.
Costco Breakfast Burritos – Red’s
Costco sells several breakfast items, including Jimmy Dean egg and cheese sandwiches, frittatas, and two types of Red’s Breakfast Burritos. Shoppers will find them in the frozen food section.
Red’s Meat Lovers Breakfast Burritos contain pork sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, and a blend of white cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese.
Red’s Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burritos contain turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, and a blend of white cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese.
The company prides itself on using no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, meat raised without antibiotics, cage-free eggs, and non-GMO ingredients.
They make for a great portable breakfast.
Costco Breakfast Burritos Review
Both burritos are genuinely made for meat lovers. There is a considerable amount of sausage inside, and both have a robust flavor.
This is it if you want a heavy-duty meal ready in minutes. It’s also portable, making it perfect for mornings on the go. We love how it’s protein-packed and helps you to feel full for a while.
Now, on to what we don’t like. It has a strong sausage flavor, which some may find overpowering. When following the package instructions, the tortillas often split open. We contacted the company, and they suggested loosely wrapping the burrito in a paper towel and placing it on a microwaveable safe dish. Halfway through cooking, when you flip over the burrito, poke it with a fork a few times to help relieve some steam pressure.
We’ve purchased these several times now, and they are a great addition to our freezer. At $9.99 for 10, it is a great price! Grocery stores sell one for $3!
Costco Breakfast Burrito Price
Costco sells 10-packs of Red’s Meat Lovers Breakfast Burritos and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burritos in the warehouse for $9.99. The price is more if you shop same-day via Instacart or online.
The price breaks down to less than $1 per burrito. Grocery stores sell comparable products for three times the price — Our local Stop and Shop has individual Red’s Breakfast Burritos for $2.99 each. At that price, a box of ten would cost $30.
They are a great value.
How Many Calories In A Costco Breakfast Burrito?
One Red’s Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito has 350 calories and 15 grams of protein. The turkey sausage variety has 340 calories and 17 grams of protein.
As for ingredients, Red’s Meat Lovers Breakfast Burritos contain pork sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, and a blend of white cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese.
The company prides itself on using no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, meat raised without antibiotics, cage-free eggs, and non-GMO ingredients.
How Do You Cook A Costco Breakfast Burrito?
In the Microwave
- Remove the burrito from the wrapper.
- Place on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a microwave-safe plate or lid.
- Cook for approximately 55 seconds per side (until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees).
- Microwave ovens vary, so cooking times may need adjusting.
Let sit for 1 minute. Enjoy
In The Air Fryer
The manufacturer’s preferred method is cooking Costco breakfast burritos in the air fryer. Here’s how:
- Preheat your air fryer to 345 degrees
- Unwrap burrito
- Place the burrito in the basket and cook for 18 minutes or until the
How To Make Costco Breakfast Burritos Not Soggy?
No one wants a soggy burrito. We haven’t encountered this with the Costco burritos we’ve purchased, but it does happen. The sogginess is caused by excess water.
While the manufacturer has taken any excess liquid during processing, water can still arise. Sometimes water forms on the outside of the burrito and freezes. When the ice melts, sogginess occurs.
If you see ice on the outside, you can wrap the burrito in a paper towel to absorb the liquid or remove large pieces of ice.
If you want a crispy exterior, a quick visit to a hot pan works well. Also, cooking in the air fryer provides a crisp outside.
What Is The Meat In A Breakfast Burrito?
Meat burritos can contain sausage, bacon, and even plant-based proteins. The Costco meat lover’s breakfast burritos includes pork sausage and bacon.
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