No More Soggy Wraps: Master the Breakfast Burrito Like a Pro
A protein-packed morning masterpiece ready in 22 minutes
Ingredients
2 large flour tortillas (10-inch, burrito-size)
- 4 eggs scrambled (or 1 cup liquid eggs)
- ½ cup cooked chorizo or bacon/sausage
¼ cup shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp cream cheese spread secret binding agent!
- 1 tbsp butter for eggs
- ½ avocado sliced (optional)
Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
Tools Needed: Medium skillet, spatula, tongs, cutting board
- Cook the Protein (3 mins)
- ▸ Heat skillet over medium. Add ½ cup chorizo (or bacon/sausage).
- ▸ Cook until crispy, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate, leave drippings in pan.
- Scramble the Eggs (4 mins)
- ▸ Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1 tbsp butter to chorizo drippings.
- ▸ Pour in 4 beaten eggs. Let set 10 seconds, then gently fold with spatula.
- ▸ When eggs are just set (slightly glossy), remove from heat.
- Prep Tortillas (2 mins)
- ▸ Warm 2 large tortillas 15 sec/side in dry skillet.
- ▸ Immediately spread 1 tbsp cream cheese on each – this creates a moisture barrier.
- Layer Like a Pro (2 mins)
▸ On each tortilla:
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar (melts faster when under eggs)
- Half the scrambled eggs
- ½ the chorizo
- ¼ avocado slices (optional)
- Hot sauce to taste
- Fold & Seal (1 min)
- ▸ Fold sides inward, then roll tightly away from you.
- ▸ Pro Tip: Use parchment paper to compress as you roll.
- Crisp the Exterior (2 mins)
- ▸ Return burritos to skillet, seam-side down. Press lightly with spatula until golden.
- ▸ Flip to crisp other side if desired.
Serve with Flair
- ▸ Slice diagonally to showcase layers.
- ▸ Serve with chipotle crema and pickled onions.
Notes
📝 Pro Chef Notes & Troubleshooting
1. Tortilla Wisdom• Size matters: Use 10-12" tortillas (smaller = messy folds).
• Freshness hack: Steam tortillas 10 sec in microwave between damp paper towels if stiff.
• Gluten-free? Mission GF tortillas hold up best. 2. Egg Mastery
• Creamier texture: Add 1 tbsp milk or cream to eggs before scrambling.
• Avoid rubbery eggs: Remove from heat when slightly underdone (they'll carryover cook). 3. Protein Swaps
⋆ Vegetarian: Black beans + sautéed mushrooms
⋆ Keto: Ground turkey + extra cheese
⋆ Spicy upgrade: Candied jalapeños or chipotle mayo 4. Make-Ahead Secrets
✓ Freeze for 3 months: Wrap in foil → reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 8 mins.
✓ Fridge storage: Keep components separate; assemble morning-of. 5. Common Fixes
⚠️ Too wet? Pat chorizo dry or add a tortilla chip layer to absorb moisture.
⚠️ Breaking tortilla? Warm longer (20 sec/side) and don't overfill.