Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
These chorizo breakfast burritos are loaded with crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, onion, jalapeños, and melty Monterey Jack cheese in warm flour tortillas. They’re the perfect filling breakfast on the go!

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On busy mornings, I love an easy handheld breakfast that’s not only tasty, but hearty too. My chorizo burrito recipe is exactly that. These burritos are filled with spicy pork sausage, seasoned potatoes, fluffy eggs, onions, jalapeños, and melted cheese, then wrapped in a big flour tortilla and toasted until lightly crisp.
They’re also super practical. The filling comes together in one skillet, and the burritos can be served right away or saved for the week. Make a batch, store them individually in the fridge, or freeze them for a quick meal later. If you love breakfast-for-dinner, these are great with a side of salsa, some sliced avocado, or a simple fruit bowl.

How to Make Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and cook the diced potatoes until they are tender and lightly browned, then transfer them to a plate.
Next, add the chorizo. Break it up, and make sure it’s cooked through, then drain any excess grease.
Add the butter, onion, and jalapeños, and cook until the onion softens.


Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, then scramble the eggs.
Warm the flour tortillas until they are pliable. Divide the potatoes, chorizo mixture, eggs, and shredded cheese between the tortillas.
Fold and roll the burritos closed. Wipe the skillet clean, and toast the burritos seam-side down until the tortillas are lightly crisp and the cheese melts.


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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 cups diced potatoes, or substitute with cubed hash browns
- ½ pound chorizo sausage
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeños, fresh or pickled
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, then the potatoes in an even layer. Let the potatoes cook for 4 to 5 minutes without stirring, then flip with a spatula. Keep cooking and flipping as needed until the potatoes are crispy and cooked through, then remove them from the skillet and set them aside.1 tablespoon cooking oil2 cups diced potatoes
- Reduce the heat to low-medium. Add the chorizo, and break it up as it cooks. Cook the chorizo for 7 to 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then wipe excess grease from the skillet.½ pound chorizo sausage
- Keep the skillet over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, onions, and jalapeños, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the eggs plus salt and pepper, then scramble until the eggs are cooked through. Remove the egg mixture from the skillet and wipe out any residue.½ cup white onion1 tablespoon jalapeños4 large eggs¼ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Lay out 4 flour tortillas and add ¼ of the potatoes, ¼ of the chorizo, and ¼ of the eggs to the center of each tortilla. Top each one with 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (from 8 ounces total). Roll each tortilla into a burrito and tuck in the ends.4 large flour tortillas8 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
- Optional: Toast the burritos. Melt ½ tablespoon butter in the warm skillet. Place a burrito seam-side down and cook until browned, then flip and brown the other side. Repeat with the remaining burritos.
How to Store Leftovers
- Fridge: Wrap each burrito and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot, or warm in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Freezer: Wrap each burrito in foil and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge if possible, then reheat, or microwave from frozen and finish in a skillet to crisp the outside.
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Hi, I’m Kimberly Vargo! Comfort food is at the heart of everything I make like easy dinners and sides to desserts, cocktails, and condiments. A lot of my inspiration comes from old family recipes, personal favorites, and vintage cookbooks.


