Breakfast Burrito with Potatoes and Chorizo Recipe

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Breakfast burritos with potatoes and chorizo take your breakfast game up a serious notch with rich, complex flavors that create ultimate morning satisfaction. This delicious combination features spicy chorizo paired with perfectly seasoned potatoes that provide both protein and hearty substance. The rich flavors develop through careful cooking techniques that ensure every component contributes to an incredibly satisfying breakfast experience that energizes your entire day.

Split burrito with chorizo and scrambled eggs stacked on board

This delicious breakfast burrito with potatoes and chorizo will take your breakfast game up a notch. The rich flavors will have you coming back for more. Serve with a side of salsa, sour cream, and fruit.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound fresh chorizo

  • 1/2 poblano pepper, chopped

  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1/3 cup half-and-half

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oi l

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind

  • 4 burrito-sized flour tortilla s

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo, poblano pepper, onions, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, cook potatoes with a small amount of water until fork tender, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through; drain. Stir potatoes into chorizo mixture.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

  4. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture and scramble until eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove eggs from heat. Fold in cheese.

  5. Spoon chorizo mixture in a line across the middle of a tortilla, then add a layer of scrambled eggs. Fold opposing edges of the tortilla to overlap the filling. Roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling creating a burrito.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1105 Calories
47g Fat
129g Carbs
40g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g60%
Saturated Fat 18g89%
Cholesterol 258mg86%
Sodium 1919mg83%
Total Carbohydrate 129g47%
Dietary Fiber 9g34%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 40g81%
Vitamin C 75mg83%
Calcium 181mg14%
Iron 9mg51%
Potassium 1326mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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