How to Make Southwest Breakfast Burritos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southwest Breakfast Burritos are a delicious and satisfying way to start your day. Packed with flavorful ingredients like eggs, black beans, cheese, and spicy salsa, these burritos are sure to wake up your taste buds. Whether you’re a fan of hearty breakfasts, or simply looking for a convenient and portable morning meal, these burritos are an excellent choice.

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Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) can diced jalapeños (Optional)
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 20 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 burritos

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt in a large bowl. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are completely set, about 5 minutes.
  • Break up cooked eggs into small pieces and place into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the same large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage and garlic in the hot skillet for 5 minutes, Add onion; continue to cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Transfer sausage to eggs in the bowl. Stir in tomato, cilantro, jalapeños, and taco seasoning until well combined. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in Cheddar cheese.
  • Lay a tortilla onto your work surface, then spoon some of the egg filling halfway between the bottom edge and the center of tortilla. Flatten filling into a rectangular shape with the back of a spoon. Fold the bottom of tortilla snugly over filling, then fold in the left and right edges. Roll burrito up to the top edge, forming a tight cylinder. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Wrap individual burritos tightly with plastic wrap and store in the freezer until ready to serve.
  • To serve, heat burritos in the microwave until hot, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 707mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 192mg