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New Mexico Breakfast Burrito

Cultural Context

The New Mexico Breakfast Burrito has its roots in the vibrant culinary traditions of the American Southwest, particularly influenced by Mexican cuisine. This hearty dish often features local ingredients like green chile, which is a staple in New Mexican cooking, symbolizing the region's unique flavor profile. Traditionally enjoyed as a breakfast item, it has gained popularity beyond its origins, becoming a favorite across the United States for any meal of the day.

New MexicanUSSouthwestmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup avocado oil
potatoes
medium cheddar cheese
green chile
eggs
butter
flour tortillas

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber and nutrients.

1

Clean and slice the potatoes.

2

Heat 1/4 cup of avocado oil in a skillet.

3

Add sliced potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden brown.

4

Strain out the potatoes and sprinkle with salt while hot.

5

Grate medium cheddar cheese and chop green chile.

6

Warm a tortilla in a pan with a little butter until crispy on the outside.

7

Layer the potatoes, cheese, and green chile on the tortilla.

8

Add fried eggs on top of the filling.

9

Roll the tortilla and serve.

Cooking Techniques

cookingscramblingwrapping

Equipment Needed

skilletgraterpanspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Breakfast BurritoNew Mexican Burrito

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