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Breakfast Burrito

Cultural Context

The breakfast burrito is a popular dish in the United States, particularly in the Southwest. It combines traditional Mexican ingredients with American breakfast staples, reflecting the fusion of cultures. Often enjoyed on-the-go, it has become a staple in many diners and fast-food establishments, symbolizing a convenient and hearty breakfast option. Its versatility allows for various fillings, making it adaptable to different tastes and dietary preferences.

Mexican-AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 1/2 pounds bacon (thin slice)
1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
1 1/4 pounds cheddar cheese (shredded)
30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns
1/3 cup bacon grease
1/2 cup butter (or more)
kosher salt (for the hash browns)
black pepper (for the hash browns)
1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
4 ounces cream cheese (chopped into chunks)
15 large eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoning salt (or kosher salt)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup butter (for the eggs)
15 (10-inch) flour tortillas (warmed)
1 batch Chipotle Mayo
avocado (sliced)
Restaurant style salsa
cilantro (optional)

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, while corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and canned beans are often cheaper.

1

Bake your bacon in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 10-18 minutes until crisp. Remove and chop into bite-size pieces.

2

Save the bacon grease for cooking the hash browns.

3

Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat for about 5-8 minutes.

4

Shred the cheese by hand or using a food processor.

5

Cook the hash browns in a skillet with bacon grease and butter, packing them down tightly into a patty.

6

Let the hash browns cook undisturbed until the edges are starting to brown, then flip them like a pancake.

7

Repeat cooking the hash browns in batches until all are crispy and browned.

8

Make the eggs by whisking them with seasoning salt, black pepper, and onion powder until frothy.

9

Cook the eggs in the same skillet with butter until set.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Breakfast WrapBurrito de Desayuno

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