Breakfast Burrito's

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If chorizo is unavailable, you can substitute andouille, kielbasa, or hot Italian sausage. We found the burritos were easiest to eat when sliced in half. That said, they could also make a convenient meal on-the-go if left whole and wrapped tightly in foil. Whole, lowfat, or skim milk can be substituted for the half-and-half.

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Ingredients

  • 8 Large Eggs
  • 1/4 Cup Half-and-half
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Table Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  • 6 Ounces Chorizo Sausage, chopped medium
  • 1 Red Onion, chopped fine
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, stemmed, seeded, and choppd medium
  • 1 Jalapeno Chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 6 Ounces Cheddar Cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 Scallions, sliced thin
  • 6 Flour Tortillas (8- to 9-inch)
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream (optional)
  • 1 Cup Salsa, jarred or fresh (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chorizo and cook until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and continue to cook until they have softened and are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chorizo mixture to a medium bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean and return to the heat. Melt the butter in the skillet, swirling to coat the pan. Add the eggs and cook while gently pushing, lifting, and folding them from one side of the pan to the other until they are nicely clumped, shiny, and wet, about 2 minutes (see photo). Quickly fold in the cheddar and scallions, then remove the mixture from the pan. Fold in the chorizo mixture.

2. Place each tortilla between sheets of paper towels and microwave on high until the tortillas are hot and steaming, 30 to 60 seconds. Distribute the eggs evenly among the tortillas and, as shown in the photo, roll into burritos. Slice the burritos in half and serve, passing the sour cream and salsa (if using) separately.

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