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Southwestern Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Dan George
Southwestern Breakfast Burritos are a delicious meal you can freeze for breakfasts later in the week. Just pop in the microwave, and enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 10
Calories 578 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups Green Peppers diced
  • 1 cup Diced Onion
  • 1 pound Ham diced
  • 1 15 oz can Canned Black Beans
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 10 Flour Tortilla large
  • 5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Start out by heating a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Spray the skillet lightly with cooking spray then add the eggs to scramble.
  • Move the eggs around the pan with a spatula until the eggs from large curds and are cooked through.
  • Remove the eggs to a bowl, then to the same skillet add the oil and the peppers and onions.
  • Cook while stirring for 8-10 minutes until the peppers and onions are softened, then add the ham, beans and seasonings.
  • Stir to combine and remove from the heat.
  • To assemble the burritos, place one tortilla on a cutting board. Add a cup and a half of the filling to the bottom third of the tortilla, topped with a half cup of cheese.
  • Roll the sides of the tortilla into the center (as shown in the picture) then roll up the tortilla ending with it seems side down.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Spray 2 9” x 12” baking pans with cooking spray and add 5 burritos (seam side down) to each pan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • When the burritos come out of the oven you can serve them hot or let them cool completely and freeze.
  • To reheat the burritos, place a frozen burrito on a microwave safe plate into your microwave.
  • Set on the defrost setting for 5 minutes, then cook at full power for 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 37gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 1142mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Baked, Beans, Breakfasts, Brunches, Burritos, Cheese, Eggs, Ham, Onions, Peppers, Tex Mex
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