# Mmmmm...breakfast burritos...mmmm **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 14, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848 "2009-02-14T18:51:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/1 "2009-02-14T18:51:59Z")
We just finished a couple of these this morning. We make them quite often. They’re just so satisfyingly spicy and creamy at the same time. Here’s mine; show me yours. Beat with a fork: 3 eggs pinch of salt 2 tsp Mexican oregano Heat a bit of olive oil in a saute pan. Place four strips of bacon in the pan and season with chili powder and Cajun spice (sounds odd, but really works well together). Saute the bacon until crisp and slightly blackened from the Cajun spices. Remove and drain. In a separate pan, heat a small amount of butter on medium heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring occasionally until the eggs start to set. Add a couple of generous dollops of reduced fat creme cheese (I use the stuff that comes in a tub and says “1/3 less fat” on the front, as it combines more easily with the eggs) and dice it into the eggs. Finish cooking the eggs, but don’t overcook. Break the bacon up and place into two 6-8" tortillas that have been heated (I use the Jenn-Air to grill them, but toasted lightly in a pan works also). Add the egg mixture and garnish with cilantro, if desired. Add Tapatio or Louisiana hot sauce. Roll up and bite into heaven. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/2 "2009-02-14T18:58:59Z")
I tend to make breakfast burritos when A) I have flour tortillas (I only have corn at the moment); and B) when I don’t feel like cooking. So they tend to be about as simple as they can be and still be a ‘breakfast burrito’. For a large BB, I fry up four rashers of bacon and two eggs (medium – whites set and runny yolks) and shred some cheddar cheese. Smear a little Vegemite on the tortilla, add the eggs, bacon and cheese, a few dashes of Tabasco, and I’m done. ---
**Author:** ![parthenokinesis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/cc9497/32.png) [@parthenokinesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/parthenokinesis)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/3 "2009-02-14T20:02:04Z")
I do these at least once a week 6 eggs scrambled fluffy 12 links of breakfast sausage, ~1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese (cojack, or taco cheese blend, or what ever I have) 4 large flour tortillas Salsa to taste cut sausage links in half, and fry up Scramble eggs heat 12" cast iron skillet in oven at 200 degrees briefly warm tortilla in skillet sprinkle ~2 tbsp cheese, 1/4 of eggs, 6 half links and Salsa to taste in tortilla and roll it up. It’s warm gooey kitchen love you can eat from your hand. ---
**Author:** ![Lamar\_Mundane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/4 "2009-02-14T20:28:57Z")
I use scrambled eggs, finely diced potatoes, chorizo, cheddar cheese and Cholula sauce. Best breakfast food ever. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/5 "2009-02-14T20:32:08Z")
Mmm… Chorizo! But try finding it with any kick to it up here. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/6 "2009-02-14T20:35:32Z")
I eat a version of them for dinner at least once a month. Two eggs, scrambled. (about 1 per burrito) chicken breast, cooked and torn up (not chopped) Taco sauce Mexican cheese blend Sour cream Yum. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/7 "2009-02-14T23:40:23Z")
We had “egg enchiladas” this morning: Briefly fry corn tortillas in a little skillet, then dip them in enchilada sauce - canned is fine. I used Las Palmas green enchilada sauce today. Fold the sauced tortillas in half, place them on an oiled cookie sheet, top with a little more sauce and bake them for a few minutes in a slow oven to get them tender and melty. While this is going on, make a couple of sunny-side up eggs in the still-warm skillet. Crumble some cotijo cheese on the enchiladas, then serve them on a plate and place the egg next to them or on top of them. Burst the egg yolk and let it mingle unashamedly with the soft saucy tortillas and eat. Serve with a little tomato salsa on the side, if you have it. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/8 "2009-02-15T00:06:42Z")
What’s so great about these is that there are an infinite variety of ways to make them, most of them good. Oddly enough, I’ve never had a good one in a restaurant, as they tend to go bland with them. I like the spice. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/9 "2009-02-15T00:31:02Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Oddly enough, I’ve never had a good one in a restaurant… The best BBs were from a catering truck (aka ‘roach coach’) run by a Filipina and her daughters back in the late-'80s. For two dollars you’d get a BB with scrambles eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, and cheese. I’d also put some of those jalapeño carrot chips and Vegemite in them. Man, they were good! I’ve never had any as good as she made them, even when I’ve made them myself. ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/10 "2009-02-15T00:48:47Z")
Theres a place here in downtown SLC that makes a mighty tasty breakfast burrito, with scrambled egg, beans, tons of cheese and enchalada sauce (also ham, bacon or sausage if desired)… Its a 24 hour place, and after a few beers, it’s the perfect late night move!!! Matthew ---
**Author:** ![Lamar\_Mundane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/11 "2009-02-15T00:58:54Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > The best BBs were from a catering truck (aka ‘roach coach’) run by a Filipina and her daughters back in the late-'80s. For two dollars you’d get a BB with scrambles eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, and cheese. I’d also put some of those jalapeño carrot chips and Vegemite in them. Man, they were good! I’ve never had any as good as she made them, even when I’ve made them myself. Yes, the best ones I’ve ever had were from a cart in a Home Depot parking lot in North Boulder. I used to work across the street and would go there a couple of times a week. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/12 "2009-02-15T01:11:23Z")
> [@Lamar\_Mundane](#): > > Yes, the best ones I’ve ever had were from a cart in a Home Depot parking lot in North Boulder. I used to work across the street and would go there a couple of times a week. Why is it that those catering trucks often have the best grub? ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/13 "2009-02-15T01:15:53Z")
My wife got hooked on them in San Francisco when she lived on Potrero Hill. There was a tiny eatery that made them fresh. I’d never had one until she made them for me. ---
**Author:** ![Lisa-go-Blind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Lisa-go-Blind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lisa-go-Blind)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/14 "2009-02-15T01:28:51Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > What’s so great about these is that there are an infinite variety of ways to make them, most of them good. Oddly enough, I’ve never had a good one in a restaurant, as they tend to go bland with them. I like the spice. Austin is the mecca for breakfast tacos. I have never had one here that was short of divine. My absolute favorites are the ones filled with [migas](http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2008/05/migas-in-morning.html). It’s a good thing tomorrow’s Sunday. I think I’ll need to get brunch. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/15 "2009-02-15T04:29:02Z")
**Tino’s Breakfast Burritos** 1 Whole “Link” of Chorizo deskinned 1 lb. package of Jimmy Dean or Bob Evans sausage 1 onion 1 Green Pepper 6 Jalapenos 1 Dozen Eggs Butter 1 package of shredded Cheddar 1 package of flour tortillas La Victoria Salsa Favorite hot sauce Fry the meats and veg in the butter till browned, add the lightly beaten eggs and scramble. Pile in a lightly steamed or singed flour tortilla, top with cheese, salsa, and hot sauce. Roll. Eat. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmmm-breakfast-burritos-mmmm/485848/16 "2009-02-15T16:29:24Z")
> [@Lisa-go-Blind](#): > > Austin is the mecca for breakfast tacos. I have never had one here that was short of divine. My absolute favorites are the ones filled with [migas](http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2008/05/migas-in-morning.html). > > It’s a good thing tomorrow’s Sunday. I think I’ll need to get brunch. Thanks for the link. I’m going to have to try the migas, as they sound terrific.