Description
Chorizo breakfast burritos are a flavorful way to kickstart your day. This delicious dish combines spicy chorizo, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any time of the day. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, these burritos not only taste amazing but also fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a cozy breakfast at home, this recipe will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chorizo sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup salsa (mild, medium, or spicy)
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet with chorizo; stir gently until soft and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble burritos: Warm tortillas in another skillet. Spoon the chorizo and egg mixture onto each tortilla; top with cheese and salsa.
- Roll up: Fold in sides of tortilla over filling and roll from one end to create a burrito shape.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with sour cream on the side or drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 240mg