Breakfast burritos consist of scrambled eggs and cheese wrapped in a tortilla, with possible additions such as meat and vegetables. They are a popular Tex-Mex dish and can be frozen for convenience. McDonald’s has a popular fast food version.
A basic breakfast burrito consists of scrambled eggs and shredded cheese wrapped in a tortilla. Tortillas are Mexican flatbreads made from cornmeal or wheat flour. There are many different possible additions to an egg and cheese burrito.
Meat such as sausage or bacon is a popular addition to breakfast burritos. It can be either cooked leftovers from another meal or fried just before placing them in the tortillas. While the eggs and meat are cooking, the tortillas can be heated in the oven. Eggs, meat and other ingredients should be placed on the flat tortillas before adding the grated cheese. Fold each tortilla over completes burrito; completed burritos should only be left for a few minutes in a hot oven to help “set” the crease.
Vegetables are healthy additions to a breakfast burrito. If stronger varieties such as onions and broccoli are not considered pleasant in the morning meal, milder types such as tomatoes and corn can be used. Salsa, a tomato-chili based sauce, is traditionally used on burritos, but for some people, it may be too spicy for breakfast. Chopped fresh tomatoes or mild canned tomato sauce can make a good substitute.
Burritos are a popular product of Tex-Mex, or Texan-Mexican, cuisine in the southwestern part of the United States. Burritos eaten for lunch or dinner typically don’t contain eggs, but rather heartier foods that might include any combination of beans, rice, potatoes, and meat. The spices can also be stronger than the breakfast burrito varieties. Low-fat versions of the breakfast burrito often contain scrambled egg whites rather than whole eggs. Low-fat cheeses and a variety of vegetables can further reduce the fat and calories in burritos.
Sour cream or low-fat yogurt is often served with all kinds of burritos. If sour cream or yogurt is used as the sauce instead of inside each burrito, the burritos can be frozen. Many people like to make batches of breakfast burritos and freeze them ahead of time. If burritos are refrigerated the night before thawing, they can be reheated quickly in the morning for a quick but filling breakfast. Because all of the burrito’s ingredients are wrapped in a folded tortilla, these morning burritos also make for a convenient breakfast to eat on your way to work or school.
Many restaurants make versions of the breakfast burrito. One of the best known fast food versions is the McDonalds sausage burrito. It includes scrambled eggs made with a mix, sausage and American cheese in a flour tortilla. The McDonald’s Sausage Burrito has 300 calories and 16 grams of fat (0.564 oz).
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