Ultimate Texas Breakfast Burrito
Experience the bold flavors of Texas with these Ultimate Breakfast Burritos! Bursting with protein from scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, and smoky ham, these hearty burritos are perfect for any morning. The addition of fried potatoes and fresh jalapeños adds a satisfying crunch and a hint of spice, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with gooey melted cheese. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite hot sauces for an extra kick. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or as a filling snack any time of the day!
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Servings
300
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
fresh flour tortillas
12 (warm them slightly in a skillet)
jumbo eggs
8 (beaten with milk, salt, and pepper)
whole milk
1/4 cup (to be mixed with beaten eggs)
salt
to taste (for seasoning eggs)
pepper
to taste (for seasoning eggs)
cooked breakfast sausage
4 ounces (drained and cooked with onions)
yellow onions
3 ounces (roughly chopped, cooked with sausage)
grilled bacon
4 ounces (cooked until crispy)
grilled ham
4 ounces (cooked until crispy)
fried potatoes
6 ounces (deep fried until crispy)
sliced fresh jalapeños or serranos
3 (optional, sliced)
colby-monterey jack cheese
12 slices (placed in tortillas while warming)
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the jumbo eggs, whole milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is frothy.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage and chopped onions until the sausage is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat.
3
In a separate skillet, grill the ham until heated through and slightly crispy. Set aside.
4
In the same skillet, grill the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5
Deep fry the crispy crowns, tater tots, or your choice of fried potatoes according to package instructions or until golden brown and crispy.
6
In the skillet with the sausage and onions, add the fried potatoes and sliced jalapeños (if using) and stir to combine. Set the temperature to medium-low.
7
Pour the egg mixture over the meat and potato mixture in the skillet. Allow it to cook slowly, gently shaking the skillet occasionally to allow uncooked eggs to flow to the bottom, just like making a fluffy omelet.
8
In a separate skillet, heat the flour tortillas until warm, placing a slice of colby-monterey jack cheese on each one to melt slightly.
9
Once the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness, assemble the burritos by adding a generous spoonful of the egg and meat mixture onto each tortilla with melted cheese.
10
Top each burrito with your choice of picante sauce, pepper sauce, red chile sauce, or fresh salsa as desired.
11
Serve hot, ideally with a cold beer on the side for the perfect Texas experience!
Nutrition Information
20g
Fat
20g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ultimate Texas Breakfast Burrito?
It is a hearty breakfast burrito featuring scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, bacon, ham, fried potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
What types of meat are in this burrito?
This recipe includes three types of protein: breakfast sausage, bacon, and ham.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
You will need 8 jumbo eggs for this recipe.
What kind of tortillas should I use?
The recipe calls for 12 fresh flour tortillas.
How do I prepare the eggs?
Whisk the jumbo eggs with 1/4 cup of whole milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is frothy.
What kind of potatoes work best?
You can use crispy crowns, tater tots, or any fried potatoes of your choice.
How are the potatoes cooked?
The potatoes should be deep fried until they are golden brown and crispy.
What kind of cheese is recommended?
The recipe uses 12 slices of colby-monterey jack cheese.
Can I make the burrito spicy?
Yes, you can add 3 sliced fresh jalapeños or serranos for extra heat.
What type of onions are used?
The recipe uses 3 ounces of roughly chopped yellow onions.
How should the bacon be prepared?
The bacon should be grilled until it is crispy and then drained on paper towels.
How is the ham prepared?
The ham is grilled until it is heated through and becomes slightly crispy.
What is the best way to melt the cheese?
Place a slice of cheese on each flour tortilla while warming them in a skillet so it melts slightly before assembly.
How do I cook the sausage and onions?
Cook them together in a skillet over medium heat until the sausage is browned and onions are translucent, then drain the fat.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains 300 calories.
How much protein is in each burrito?
Each serving provides 20g of protein.
What are the fat and carbohydrate counts?
There are 20g of fat and 20g of carbohydrates per serving.
What sauces go well with these burritos?
You can top them with picante sauce, pepper sauce, red chile sauce, or fresh salsa.
How are the eggs incorporated into the filling?
Pour the egg mixture over the cooked meat and potato mixture and cook slowly until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
Can I use serrano peppers instead of jalapeños?
Yes, the recipe allows for either sliced fresh jalapeños or serranos.
Is milk used in the egg mixture?
Yes, 1/4 cup of whole milk is mixed with the eggs to make them frothy and fluffy.
How many burritos does this recipe make?
The recipe makes 12 burritos using 12 tortillas.
What is the recommended serving suggestion?
Serve them hot, ideally with a cold beer for an authentic Texas experience.
Should I drain the fat from the sausage?
Yes, you should drain any excess fat after browning the sausage and onions.
What size should the onions be?
The yellow onions should be roughly chopped.
Are the jalapeños cooked?
The jalapeños are added to the skillet with the meat and potatoes before pouring the eggs over them.
Can I use tater tots for the potatoes?
Yes, tater tots are specifically mentioned as a great option for the fried potato component.
How do you assemble the final burrito?
Add a generous spoonful of the egg and meat mixture onto a warm tortilla with melted cheese and add your choice of sauce.
Is this recipe suitable for brunch?
Absolutely, these hearty burritos are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a filling snack.
What makes this 'Texas' style?
The combination of bold flavors, multiple meats, crispy potatoes, and the addition of jalapeños reflects Texas culinary traditions.