The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito Recipe
About this recipe
This Ultimate Breakfast Burrito is a hearty and customizable morning meal that combines homemade flour tortillas with a delicious filling of sausage, bacon, potatoes, and cheese. It's perfect for those busy mornings when you need something filling and flavorful.
Nick's Kitchen takes a classic approach to breakfast burritos, emphasizing the importance of homemade tortillas and crispy potatoes for added texture. Plus, with the option to prep ahead, you can have grab-and-go breakfasts ready for the week.
Ingredient notes
- Pork lard can be substituted with shortening or butter for the tortillas.
- The water quantity may vary depending on the desired dough consistency.
Tips from Nick's Kitchen’s video
- When making the tortilla dough, mix until it resembles wet sand before adding water, and knead until well mixed, even if it doesn't look perfectly smooth.
- For crispy potatoes, ensure they are not overcrowded in the frying pan to avoid steaming instead of browning.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- What is the total time required to make this breakfast burrito?
- The total time required is 60 minutes.
- What can I use instead of pork lard for the tortillas?
- You can substitute pork lard with shortening or butter.
- How long should I boil the potatoes?
- Boil the potatoes for about 6 to 8 minutes until fork tender.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Nick's Kitchen: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of pork lard. Mix until clumpy.
- 2
Using your hands, squeeze the mixture until it resembles wet sand.
- 3
Gradually add 1/2 cup of water until the dough comes together. Knead for several minutes until well mixed.
- 4
Divide the dough into 4 pieces and shape each into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
- 5
Slice 2 medium potatoes into cubes and place them in a pot. Cover with cold water, add a pinch of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil.
- 6
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes until fork tender. Drain and return to the pot over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes to roughen the surface.
- 7
In a frying pan, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Set aside.
- 8
In the same pan, add a little oil and cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces until browned.
- 9
Chop 1 red bell pepper and add it to the sausage, cooking until softened.
- 10
Prepare a spice blend with 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika, hot paprika, garlic powder, and chicken bouillon powder.
- 11
Fry the potatoes in oil until crispy, seasoning with salt and tossing with the spice blend after cooking.
- 12
Assemble the burritos by placing sausage, bacon, potatoes, cheese, and avocado in the tortillas. Roll them up and serve.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of water for the dough was inferred based on typical tortilla recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Nick's Kitchen’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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