Another Breakfast Burrito.

That's right, hubby wanted breakfast burritos one morning, but instead of making the one with bacon, he wanted the lunch style with Frito chips and smoked sausage.  Problem was, I didn't have any Frito chips or Mexican white cheese, so I did what I always do...used what was available!

Breakfast Burrito with Smoked Sausage

 



Ingredients:

1 - 10 inch tortilla
1/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
1 large egg, cooked scrambled style
1 smoked sausage, cut in half lengthwise (I prefer Johnsonville)
1 Tbsp. chunky salsa, medium heat
1 Tbsp. butter, margarine or butter substitute


Preparation:






Place tortilla on a large plate or flat, clean surface; spread the cheese in the middle.


















Spread the cooked scrambled egg over the cheese; place the split sausage on top.

Spread the salsa down the center of the split sausage,







Now here comes the fun part, sealing up the tortilla; and I'm proud to say I'm getting better at it each time.




Fold one long side over the ingredients sitting in the center of the tortilla; fold the second long side over.  If the fold won't stay, use a toothpick to hold it together; remove before frying.

Now it's time to fold over one short end; not too close up to the ingredients; you'll need room for the cheese to melt.  Second short end after that, flip the packet over to seam side down and you're ready for the fry pan.

Depending on how many I'm making, I'll use an 8 inch skillet for one; 10 inch skillet for two; you want room to be able to flip the burrito over to brown both sides.  Melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan, over medium-high heat, and place the packet seam side down to ensure a good seal.  Depending on your stove, type of skillet used, it could take one to two minutes; lift up one end to make sure it's nicely browned before flipping to the top side.  You shouldn't need to add anymore butter, but do if you feel the pan is too dry.  Again, brown for one to two minutes, check, and place on your plate (seam side down).  Be brave and take that first hot bite with your mouth, or cut it in half to allow some cooling.

This recipe makes one delicious breakfast burrito with smoked sausage; or use any meat you desire like ham, bacon, sliced steak, even a cooked hamburger.

Practice makes perfect, so enjoy making a breakfast burrito; especially enjoy eating it!

Mary Cokenour

Men At Work, Tools and the Breakfast Burrito.

My hubby, Roy, and his friend Sean have been doing a little updating on the home. Now being the nurturer that I am, I make sure they're well watered and well fed; that included a good start to the day. I've never made a breakfast burrito before and to my great delight, I now had two male guinea pigs at my disposal.

Wolfed down the burritos? No, they practically inhaled them without chewing. The greatest compliment I received from Sean was, "You could put that burrito truck guy down in Blanding out of business selling these!" Whereas Roy than added, "Man, you should try one of her Smoked Sausage Burritos!"  See, that's what I love about having these two men as my guinea pigs, they will tell you that way it is without the sugar coating. The first time I made them, I forgot the cheese and they pointed that out immediately at the first bite. The second time I added the cheese, and all was perfect in the world...food wise.

Enough talk, lets eat!  Oh, the list of ingredients; yes, that is for one burrito.  Who in the world would make a skinny burrito!?!

Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients:

1 - 10 inch flour tortilla

6 strips crispy bacon
2 Tbsp butter, divided
1 cup shredded potatoes
1/4 cup diced onion
2 Tbsp diced red bell pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

 
 

Preparation:

Lay the bacon across the center of the tortilla, but leave 2-3 inches open space from the edges of the tortilla.

 

Melt one tablespoon of butter, medium-high heat, in a 10 inch skillet.  Add the potatoes, onion, bell pepper, salt and ground black pepper; mix, press down to spread out evenly and cook one side for 2 minutes.  Flip the mixture over and cook other side for another minute. 













Add the beaten eggs and cheese; mix and cook until eggs become firmer and cheese is thoroughly melted. 













Spread the potato/egg mixture over the bacon and do not let it go to the edges. 















Fold up the long sides of the tortilla over the ingredients; fold up the ends and secure with toothpicks until ready for the skillet.

 

Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, melt over medium-high heat.  Remove toothpicks and lay tortilla "packet" seam side down into the skillet; cook for 1-2 minutes, until browned and seams are sealed.  Flip burrito over and cook for 1-2 minutes, until browned.  Remove to plate, cut in half or eat two handed style.

Makes one burrito.

Mary Cokenour