Pepper Jack Egg Burritos

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 16

Pepper Jack Egg Burritos - A Delicious Breakfast Meal

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

480

Sugar

Fat

31g

The Pepper Jack Egg Burrito is an excellent way to start your day with a satisfying and delicious breakfast meal. This recipe features scrambled eggs mixed with chopped green chilies and melted pepper jack cheese, all wrapped up in a flour tortilla for a tasty and convenient on-the-go meal. These burritos are filling, flavorful, and perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch when time is tight. Serve with salsa and sour cream for a delicious twist on the classic breakfast burrito.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375F.
2.	In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
3.	Add the salt and pepper and whisk again.
4.	In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
5.	Add the green chilies and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.	Add the eggs and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally.
7.	Divide the egg mixture evenly between the tortillas, placing the eggs in the center of each tortilla.
8.	Top each tortilla with the grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
9.	Fold in the sides of the tortillas and then roll them tightly into burritos.
10.	Place the burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.

PROS

These Pepper Jack Egg Burritos are a delicious and easy breakfast meal that can be made in just 30 minutes.

The combination of eggs, green chilies, and spicy pepper jack cheese creates a flavorful and satisfying dish.

CONS

These burritos are relatively high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

The tortillas used in this recipe may not be suitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are a good source of protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and choline.
Green chilies are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and may help to boost metabolism and aid digestion.
Pepper jack cheese contains capsaicin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties.

	6 10-inch flour tortillas
	8 large eggs
	1/4 teaspoon salt , to taste
	1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
	2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
	1 can chopped green chilies
	1 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese ( or cheddar )
	1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream