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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • patula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • microwave or oven for reheating

Method
 

  1. Prep Ingredients: Chop potatoes, peppers, onions, and prepare seasoning mix.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook Eggs: Whisk eggs with a splash of water. Pour into the skillet and scramble until just set. Stir in cheese until melted.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Microwave or heat tortillas to prevent cracking.
  6. Assemble Burritos: Place filling on a warm tortilla, add avocado, extra cheese, and hot sauce. Roll burrito tightly.
  7. 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.