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Breakfast Burritos

Delicious and hearty Breakfast Burritos packed with flavor from creamy avocado-tomato salsa, savory scrambled eggs, and spicy sausage, perfect for any morning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Avocado-Tomato Salsa
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced Bringing a creamy and rich texture.
  • ½ cup diced seeded tomatoes From about 1 to 2 ripe tomatoes.
  • 1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons).
  • 1 clove garlic, minced For savory goodness.
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced Bringing heat to the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice For zesty brightness.
  • ½ teaspoon salt To enhance flavors.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin For earthy undertones.
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro For herbaceous notes.
For the Burritos
  • 4 large eggs Creating a fluffy base.
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika For a hint of smokiness.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt To season eggs.
  • ½ lb spicy sausage (chorizo or Italian) Removed from casings.
  • 1⅓ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese For melty goodness.
  • 4 10-inch burrito-size flour tortillas To wrap everything together.
  • as needed Vegetable oil For crisp exterior.

Method
 

Make the Avocado-Tomato Salsa
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomatoes, shallot, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, cumin, and cilantro. Gently mix to combine and set aside.
Scramble the Eggs
  1. In another medium bowl, whisk the eggs with smoked paprika and salt.
  2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add the sausage, and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan, and reduce heat to low.
  4. Add whisked eggs to the pan and scramble until just cooked, then add to the plate with the sausage.
  5. Clean the pan for later use.
Assemble the Burritos
  1. Lay out flour tortillas and spoon about ¼ cup of the salsa on each, followed by sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheese.
  2. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to enclose fillings.
Cook the Burritos
  1. Lightly coat the pan with vegetable oil and place tortillas seam side down.
  2. Cook covered for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until crispy.

Notes

Tips to enhance flavor include leaving some seeds in the jalapeño for extra heat or adding more veggies like bell peppers. Cheese varieties can be experimented with for varied flavors.