
Breakfast Burrito
Carlos Mendez
@carlosmendezcooks
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Crisp the potatoes
Fry the diced potato in the oil over medium-high heat for 12 minutes, turning rarely, until crisp and golden. Season and set aside.
💡Leave them alone between turns. Constant stirring gives soft, pale potato.
Brown the sausage
Cook the sausage in the same pan, breaking it up, until browned. Remove.
Scramble low and slow
Melt the butter over low heat, add the beaten eggs, and stir constantly with a spatula, pulling them off the heat every so often. Take them off while still glossy and slightly underdone.
💡Low heat and constant movement gives soft curds. High heat gives rubber.
Warm the tortillas
Heat each tortilla directly over a flame or in a dry pan for 15 seconds a side until pliable. Cold tortillas crack when rolled.
Fill and roll tight
Lay the filling in a line slightly below centre, leaving clear margins. Fold in the sides, then roll up firmly, tucking as you go.
Sear the seam
Place seam-side down in a dry hot pan for 90 seconds a side. This seals it shut and adds a crisp exterior.
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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes
Let everything cool before rolling if you are making these to freeze — trapped steam makes the tortilla soggy. Wrapped in foil they freeze for 2 months; reheat from frozen at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- •Vegetarian: Black beans and sautéed peppers in place of the sausage.
- •Meal prep: Make eight at once on Sunday; they reheat better than almost any other breakfast.
- •Keep it dry: Salsa goes on the side for freezer burritos, or the tortilla turns to mush.
Nutrition & Safety
Calories
612kcal
Protein
27g
Carbs
54g
Fat
32g
⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note
This recipe contains egg, dairy and gluten. Nutritional values are estimates per serving and may vary based on the specific ingredients you use. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredients before cooking.
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