Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Eggs

1 cup

Chopped ham

chopped

4 unit

Burrito shells

1 dash

Hot sauce

1 dash

Milk

1 dash

Salt

1 dash

Pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Cook chopped ham in a fry pan until done.

Step 2
~2 min

Crack eggs into a bowl, add milk, salt, and pepper.

Step 3
~2 min

Whisk eggs until well combined.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook the scrambled eggs in the same pan you cooked the ham.

Step 5
~2 min

Add the cooked ham to the scrambled eggs.

Step 6
~2 min

Add mozzarella and cheddar cheese to the egg and ham mixture.

Step 7
~2 min

Mix until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.

Step 8
~2 min

Warm a burrito shell in a separate fry pan on both sides.

Step 9
~2 min

Place the warmed burrito shell on a plate.

Step 10
~2 min

Spoon a generous amount of the egg mixture in a line down the middle of the burrito shell.

Step 11
~2 min

Fold in both sides of the burrito.

Step 12
~2 min

Roll one end of the burrito towards the other to form the burrito.

Step 13
~2 min

Place the assembled burrito on a stove top grill or back in a pan to seal it together.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve immediately and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add your favorite vegetables, such as diced onions, peppers, or tomatoes, to the egg mixture.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The egg mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with salsa

Serve with guacamole

Serve with sour cream

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Refried beans
Mexican rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

A popular breakfast dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast
Brunch

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Weekends

Popularity Score

75/100

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