Chorizo and White Cheddar Breakfast Burritos

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0
Chorizo and White Cheddar Breakfast Burritos
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 12-inch flour tortillas
8 eggs , beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 lb chorizo sausage , cooked , crumbled and drained
salt and pepper
8 tablespoons shredded white cheddar cheese
sour cream
2/3 cup black beans , drained and rinsed
2/3 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons spicy hot V8
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
2 green onions , thinly sliced
salt
cayenne pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
632
Sugar
4g
Fat
41g
Chorizo and White Cheddar Breakfast Burritos are a delicious and satisfying way to start your day. These burritos are filled with scrambled eggs and spicy chorizo sausage, then topped with shredded white cheddar cheese, black beans, tomato, onion, and cilantro. A dollop of sour cream adds a cool and creamy contrast to the spicy flavors of the filling. The tortillas are warmed until soft before they are filled with the egg and chorizo mixture, making them easy to roll up and enjoy. These burritos are perfect for breakfast on the go or a lazy weekend brunch.

Instructions

1.Heat each tortilla on a griddle or in a dry skillet until warm and pliable, then set aside.
2.In a large bowl, beat the eggs together until light and fluffy.
3.Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until they are scrambled and cooked through.
5.Add the cooked chorizo to the skillet and stir to combine.
6.Season the egg and chorizo mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
7.Lay each tortilla flat on a work surface.
8.Divide the egg and chorizo mixture evenly among the tortillas.
9.Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of white cheddar cheese over each tortilla.
10.Add a dollop of sour cream to each tortilla, if desired.
11.Top each tortilla with a spoonful of black beans, chopped tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
12.Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper over each tortilla.

PROS

These breakfast burritos are easy to prepare and make a delicious, protein-packed meal to start your day.

They can be customized with your favorite toppings, such as avocado or salsa.

CONS

The chorizo sausage in this recipe is high in calories and saturated fat, so these burritos should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are also high in sodium due to the use of canned black beans and V8 juice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These breakfast burritos are a good source of protein, which can help keep you full and satisfied throughout the morning.
The eggs in this recipe contain important nutrients like choline, which is essential for brain health, and vitamin D, which is important for bone health.
The black beans in this recipe are a good source of fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion, and they also contain important minerals like iron and folate.

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