Chorizo Breakfast Burritos

Name: Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh chorizo; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1-1/2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 6 large eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 flour tortillas (10 inches); Optional: Guacamole, salsa verde, cotija cheese and sour cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These chorizo breakfast burritos are filled with hearty ingredients and packed with flavor. Try them as an easy-prep breakfast or a great make-ahead option.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh chorizo
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
6 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Optional: Guacamole, salsa verde, cotija cheese and sour cream

Directions

Remove chorizo from casings, if necessary. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook chorizo, potatoes, onion and pepper in oil over medium heat until chorizo is cooked through and potatoes are soft, 8-10 minutes. Add eggs; cook and stir until set; stir in cheese.
Spoon 1 cup egg mixture across center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burrito: 663 calories, 39g fat (14g saturated fat), 267mg cholesterol, 1618mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

These chorizo egg breakfast burritos are a hearty and flavorful choice for breakfast. Dip the burrito in salsa verde, guacamole or sour cream to make each bite savory, saucy and delicious. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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