Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Start your day with a burst of flavor from this Chorizo Breakfast Burrito! Filled with savory chorizo, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla, this dish brings the festive spirit of a breakfast fiesta right to your table. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, it’s a customizable delight that promises to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chorizo sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and crumbly (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until softened (approx. 3 minutes).
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl and pour them into the skillet, stirring gently until fully cooked (about 3 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface, fill each with the chorizo mixture, then roll tightly from one end.
- Serve warm with salsa drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (183g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding avocado or spinach for extra nutrition. - For a lighter version, use turkey chorizo or add more veggies. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.