Chorizo, Potato and Egg Tortilla Pockets
Break out of your breakfast rut with a tasty tortilla pocket filled with a flavorful combination of Mexican chorizo sausage, potatoes, scrambled eggs and cheese. This crave-worthy recipe is done in 40 minutes, and then you can be out the door with a warm, easy-to-eat meal in hand. Or you can stick around for seconds—they're just that good!
Ingredients
- 8 oz bulk chorizo sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and cubed (1/2-inch) Yukon Gold potato (about 8 oz)
- 3/4 cup water
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package (8.4 oz) Old El Paso™ Tortilla Pockets™ (8 Count), heated as directed on package
- 2/3 cup from 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
Instructions
- 1
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chorizo, onion, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Add potatoes and water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and water has evaporated. Transfer to bowl; cover with foil.
- 2
Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towels. In medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, cilantro and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat slightly with fork or whisk until well blended.
- 3
In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat just until it begins to sizzle and look hot. Add egg mixture. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist and creamy.
- 4
Stuff tortilla pockets with chorizo mixture, cheese and scrambled eggs.
Cook it from the original
This recipe comes from oldelpaso.com. Their page has the author’s own photos, notes and tips — the best place to cook it from.
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