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Best Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and what could be better than starting your day with a filling and delicious chorizo breakfast burrito? This Mexican-inspired dish is easy to make and can be customized to suit your preferences. Loaded with spicy chorizo, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to give you the energy you need to tackle the day ahead.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of chorizo sausage, casing removed
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
Chorizo Sausage

Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Once the chorizo is browned and cooked through, remove it from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Skillet Pan

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Egg Milk

3. In the same skillet used to cook the chorizo, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the egg mixture to the skillet and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs until they are cooked through and fluffy.

Scrambled Eggs

4. To assemble the burritos, lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute the cooked chorizo, scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro on each tortilla. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

Cheddar Cheese

5. To fold the burritos, fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.

Burrito Wrap

6. To heat the burritos, place them seam-side down in the skillet over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Serve hot and enjoy!

Conclusion

There you have it, the perfect recipe for a delicious and filling chorizo breakfast burrito. You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite toppings or by using different types of sausage. With its combination of spicy chorizo, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese, this breakfast burrito is sure to become a staple in your morning routine.

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