Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 slice

bacon

cooked

0.25 cup

refried beans

heated

2 unit

flour tortillas

warmed

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 unit

eggs

whisked

2 tbsp

egg whites

whisked

0.25 cup

Cheddar cheese

grated

2 tbsp

salsa

2 tbsp

sour cream

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

Step 2
~2 min

Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil.

Step 3
~2 min

Place wrapped tortillas in the preheated oven to warm.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
~2 min

Remove bacon from skillet.

Step 6
~2 min

Cook and stir refried beans in bacon grease until heated through, about 1 minute.

Step 7
~2 min

Cover beans and remove from heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Whisk together eggs and egg whites in a bowl until uniform, about 1 minute.

Step 9
~2 min

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 10
~2 min

Add egg mixture to the skillet.

Step 11
~2 min

Cook and stir until eggs are almost solid, about 2 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Stir in Cheddar cheese and remove from heat.

Step 13
~2 min

Top each warm tortilla with 2 tablespoons of refried beans.

Step 14
~2 min

Add 2 bacon strips to each tortilla.

Step 15
~2 min

Add half of the eggs to each tortilla.

Step 16
~2 min

Add 1 tablespoon of salsa to each tortilla.

Step 17
~2 min

Add 1 tablespoon of sour cream to each tortilla.

Step 18
~2 min

Roll tortillas into burritos and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Warm the tortillas for a few seconds on each side in a dry skillet for added pliability.

Add diced onions or peppers to the egg mixture for extra flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Filling can be prepared ahead, but burritos are best assembled fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fresh fruit.

Serve with a side of guacamole and chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican rice
Refried beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast item in Mexican-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast on holidays
Casual brunch

Occasion Tags

Weekend breakfast
Brunch
Quick weekday breakfast

Popularity Score

70/100

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