Chorizo Potato Breakfast Burritos
Chorizo Potato Breakfast Burritos are the ultimate morning delight, combining spicy chorizo, fluffy eggs, and creamy potatoes wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast at home, these burritos are packed with flavor and sure to impress family and friends. Quick to prepare and customizable, they’re an irresistible way to start your day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz fresh chorizo, crumbled
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 oz), peeled and diced
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Boil diced Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook crumbled chorizo for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in boiled potatoes; lower heat, crack in eggs, and stir gently until eggs are cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in another pan for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, top with cheese and salsa, then roll tightly.
- Serve hot with extra salsa on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Add bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. Substitute chorizo with sausage or tofu for variations.