Description
This Chorizo Breakfast Burrito recipe is a flavorful and satisfying way to start your day. Loaded with eggs, cheese, and seasoned chorizo, wrapped in a warm tortilla, it’s a perfect breakfast on-the-go.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 lb Mexican chorizo
- 12 large eggs whisked
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or pepper jack cheese
- 6 large burrito-sized flour tortillas gluten-free or grain-free (Siete) if needed
- Fresh chopped parsley and/or cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Cook Chorizo: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles.
- Scramble Eggs: Push chorizo to the side of the skillet and pour in whisked eggs. Cook until set, then mix with chorizo.
- Assemble Burritos: Divide the egg and chorizo mixture among the tortillas. Top with cheeses and herbs. Roll up burritos and serve.
Notes
- You can customize these burritos with additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or sour cream.
- To make it healthier, consider using turkey chorizo or adding more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg