Ultimate Burritos: A Flavor-Packed Breakfast Delight
If you’re looking for a hearty, flavorful breakfast that’s sure to kickstart your day, look no further than these Ultimate Burritos. Packed with chorizo, crispy potatoes, and fluffy eggs, all wrapped in a warm tortilla with gooey melted cheese, these burritos are a morning game-changer. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week, these burritos are quick to make and easy to enjoy on the go.
Ingredients:
- ½ pound / 226 g fresh chorizo sausage
- ¾ pound / 340 g Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 9-inch flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup / 112 g shredded cheese
- Sour cream, for serving
- Pico de gallo, for serving
Directions:
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Add the potato cubes to a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Cook without stirring for about 5 minutes or until the bottoms start to brown.
- Stir to flip and continue cooking, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and browned on most sides, about 12 to 15 minutes more.
- Cook the Chorizo:
- Meanwhile, cook the chorizo in a separate skillet over medium heat until browned and starting to crisp, breaking up large chunks into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Prepare the Tortillas:
- Wrap the tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm through.
- Cook the Eggs and Assemble the Burritos:
- Whisk 3 eggs together in a small bowl.
- Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium heat and add a teaspoon of oil.
- Pour in half of the egg mixture, swirling it to spread the eggs to the edges of the skillet.
- Cook for 30 seconds until bubbling, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
- Once the cheese is melted, place a tortilla on top and press lightly to adhere.
- Flip the whole thing, tortilla side down, onto a work surface.
- Fill and Roll the Burritos:
- Spoon a portion of the cooked potatoes and chorizo down the middle of the tortilla.
- Top with pico de gallo and a drizzle of sour cream, as desired.
- Fold in the edges and roll the burrito tightly.
- Wrap in parchment or foil (keep foil-wrapped burritos in a warm oven while you prepare the others).
- Repeat:
- Whisk the remaining 3 eggs and repeat the process to make the other burritos.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your Ultimate Burritos warm, with extra pico de gallo and sour cream on the side if you like.
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4 servings
These Ultimate Burritos are perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. The combination of crispy potatoes, savory chorizo, and cheesy eggs wrapped in a warm tortilla makes for an unbeatable meal. Serve them with your favorite hot sauce or salsa for an extra kick, and enjoy the perfect start to your day!
Ultimate Burritos
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
½ pound / 226 g fresh chorizo sausage
¾ pound / 340 g Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 9-inch flour tortillas
6 large eggs
1 cup / 112 g shredded cheese
sour cream
pico de gallo
Instructions
Add potato cubes to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook, without stirring, for about 5 minutes or until bottoms start to brown. Stir to flip and continue to cook, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes, until potatoes are tender and browned on most sides, about 12 to 15 minutes more.
Meanwhile, cook chorizo in a skillet until browned and starting to crisp, breaking up large chunks into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon.
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in the oven until warmed through.
Whisk 3 eggs together in a small bowl.
Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon or so of oil. Add half of egg mixture, swirling to spread egg out to the edges of the skillet.
Cook for 30 seconds until bubbling, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup or so of shredded cheese. When melted, place a tortilla on top of the whole thing and press lightly to adhere. At this point, the egg should be cooked through.
Flip to invert the whole thing, tortilla side down, onto a work surface. Spoon a bit of potato and chorizo down the middle of the tortilla. Top with pico de gallo and a drizzle of sour cream as desired.
Fold in edges and roll. Wrap in parchment or foil as desired (keep foil-wrapped burritos in a warm oven while you prepare the others).
Whisk remaining 3 eggs together and repeat. Enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 Kcal