Breakfast Burrito
A hearty and customizable breakfast burrito filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and creamy avocado. Perfect for meal prepping or treating yourself to a delicious morning meal!
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Servings: 4 burritos
Calories: 425kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- bowl
- patula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- microwave or oven for reheating
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas 10-inch
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage or chorizo
- 1 cup diced potatoes or frozen hash browns
- 1/2 bell pepper diced
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons oil for cooking olive oil works best
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce optional
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne optional
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Chop potatoes, peppers, onions, and prepare seasoning mix.
- Cook Potatoes: Heat oil in a skillet, cook diced potatoes until crispy and golden. Season with salt, pepper, and half of the seasoning mix. Set aside.
- Cook Meat and Veggies: In the same skillet, cook the breakfast sausage or chorizo until browned. Add onions and peppers and cook until softened. Sprinkle with the remaining seasoning mix.
- Cook Eggs: Whisk eggs with a splash of water. Pour into the skillet and scramble until just set. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Warm Tortillas: Microwave or heat tortillas to prevent cracking.
- Assemble Burritos: Place filling on a warm tortilla, add avocado, extra cheese, and hot sauce. Roll burrito tightly.
- Optional – Sear the Seam: Sear the burrito seam-side down in a skillet for 1-2 minutes until crispy.
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies or meats.
For meal prep, wrap each burrito in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg