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Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burrito
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 pork sausage links, casings removed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 large flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Push the sausage mixture to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty side.
- Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix them with the sausage mixture in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage and egg mixture and let it melt for 1-2 minutes.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the microwave for 20 seconds.
- Divide the sausage and egg mixture evenly between the two tortillas, placing it in the center of each.
- Fold the sides of the tortillas over the filling, then roll them up tightly to form burritos.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
The Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burrito has a rich history dating back to the 1970s, when it first gained popularity in the southwestern United States. This hearty breakfast dish is a fusion of Mexican and American cuisines, featuring savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a variety of fillings such as cheese, potatoes, and salsa, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Chefs in regions like Texas and California have put their own spin on this classic, adding ingredients like avocado or pico de gallo for a burst of flavor. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in local diners and food trucks, where the key is to get the balance of ingredients just right for a satisfying breakfast on the go.
20 min
2
450 calories
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