Andouille Egg Burritos

Name: Andouille Egg Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Andouille, Cajun Recipes, Mexican Breakfast, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped green chilies; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 8 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash cayenne pepper; 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese; Taco sauce, optional

Give yourself a morning wake-up-call with these spicy burritos. They make a great on-the-go breakfast, but try them weeknights for a delicious and different dinner. -Frank Millard of Janesville, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped green chilies
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
Taco sauce, optional

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion in butter until tender. Add the sausage, chilies and jalapeno; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Add the eggs, salt, pepper and cayenne; cook and stir until the eggs are completely set.
Spoon filling off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with taco sauce if desired.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 460 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 376mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Breakfast Roll-Ups in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008

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TravelBug1984

Mar 4, 2013

These are quick and easy to make for those mornings that you want something a little more heartier than cereal. They freeze well too. Lots of flavor and not too spicy.
ceawood

Sep 23, 2011

Great flavor and gives that great New Orleans flavor. Adding a little picante sauce adds just another layer of flavor.
thebernards

Feb 13, 2010

Waaaaay too spicy
tnt_77

Jan 10, 2010

Look good