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Morning Time Breakfast Burritos

April 19, 2012 By Julie 11 Comments

My husband is turning the big 4-0 this year and I’m only a couple years behind.  His inevitable journey over the hill has me thinking about all the fun side effects that come along with aging.  Things like your pants suddenly shrinking when you’re not looking.  I’ve been told it’s due to a slowing metabolism but I believe it has more to do with those pesky little pant trolls that sneak into your house while you’re sleeping and hem them down a size smaller for twigs and giggles.  Ok, a stretch I know, but dang if I’m going to give up dessert simply because of my age.  So the trolls it is.
And then of course, there’s the memory loss.  You wouldn’t believe the things I forget.  I swear, I’ll get up to grab a glass of water, walk over to the kitchen and stand there, completely dumbfounded as to why I even made the journey.  Yep, it’s that bad.   The other day I was shopping at the grocery store for a few items.  I brought my wallet inside, put it in the basket along with my groceries, promptly forgot said wallet was there, left my basket in the store while I went back to my car to find the wallet (which of course wasn’t there) and proceeded to drive home to look for it after not finding it.  Thank God someone with more brains than me made a conscious effort to turn it in.  Talk about embarrassing.

The good news about aging is that as we get older, we learn to appreciate our days a bit more and celebrate the people who share them with us.  As a result, we understand better what is precious in life and worry less about the things that simply don’t matter.  Age may make us a bit wider around the hips and a bit more forgetful  up above,  but I certainly wouldn’t change one minute of it for anything.

And in case you’re wondering how all of this babble ties back in to the breakfast burritos pictured above?  Well, I would tell you but dang if I can’t remember.  Let’s just get on with the recipe shall we?

Begin by frying up a few potatoes along with a handful of onions and the obligatory garlic.

Let them cook through until soft.  Now add in a little cumin, some beans, chiles and cilantro.   Nothing like a little Mexican goodness to recharge the memory cells.

Scramble up a few eggs, toss in a little cooked bacon and get ready to call it a wrap.  I used whole wheat tortillas for a little extra brain food, but feel free to use any flavor that moves you.

Add in a scoop of the potatoes, a forkful or three of the eggs and, of course, a sprinkling of cheese.

Close it up and make a decision; now or later.  If now, place them in an oven safe dish, top with a little salsa, a bit more cheese and cook until bubbly and hot.  If later, wrap in foil, place in a freezer bag and chill until you’re ready to eat.

Either way, you’re guaranteed a breakfast to remember.  Now, if I could just recall where I left my car keys…

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Morning Time Breakfast Burritos

Yield: 4-5 Burritos depending on heavily you stuff them

Total Time: 45 min

Ingredients:

1 tsp Olive Oil
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1/4 Cup Onion, Chopped
11/2 Cups Cubed Potatoes (I used Yukon Gold)
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/4 Cup Black Beans
1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 Tbsp Diced Green Chilies
Salt and Pepper to Taste
4 Eggs
4 Slices Cooked Bacon, Chopped
4 Oz. Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
4 Tortillas

Directions:

Heat up large frying pan on medium heat and add in the olive oil.

When the oil is hot, drop in the garlic and onions and allow them to heat up for a minute or two.

Add in the potatoes and let cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When the potatoes are soft, add in the cumin, beans, cilantro and chiles.

Season with salt and pepper, let it heat through for a minute and then remove from heat.

Scramble up the eggs with a splash of milk and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Add the chopped bacon into the eggs and remove from the heat.

To assemble add a hearty spoonful of the potatoes, then the eggs and sprinkle with cheese. Wrap into burritos.

For immediate serving, place in an oven safe dish, top with your favorite salsa (mixed with a dollop of sour cream if desired) and an additional sprinkle of cheese.

Bake at 350 for about 5 to 10 minutes until melted through.

To freeze for later, wrap burritos in aluminum foil and store in a freezer bag until ready to heat.

To reheat, remove from the foil and place in the microwave for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serve with salsa, sour cream, guaco or any other tasty condiment of your choosing.

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Comments

  1. Katarina says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Haha, I understand you fully! One can be so absent-minded that it’s scary some times 🙂 The burritos look delicious!

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  2. amanda @ fake ginger says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:20 am

    The wallet story made me laugh out loud! I can see myself doing it and I’m only 26!

    The burritos are so awesome. You’re making the rest of us look bad if you’re serving these for breakfast everyday! 😉

    Reply
  3. anniebakes says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:52 am

    The brain think doesn’t get any better either–ugh that makes me sound like my mother! this looks like I should make it this weekend! Have a good one julie!!

    Reply
  4. Jenna says

    April 20, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I love the idea of pants trolls. Thanks for providing me with a scapegoat that I can use for years! =) And those breakfast burritos look awesome.

    Reply
  5. Deanna says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    I feel so forgetful already. I walked to Trader Joe’s the other day for one thing, and in the 2 minutes it took me to get there I forgot what I was going for. Your breakfast burritos look amazing. If I hadn’t just eaten breakfast I would be making some right now.

    Reply
  6. Rita says

    April 21, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Great looking recipe; I jsut bought some tortillas; great breakfast for tomorrow morning. Memory loss????
    Wait till you hit the big70; it doesn’t get better.
    Rita

    Reply
  7. Ameena says

    April 21, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    I’m also turning 40 in 4 short years…it’s hard to believe. I feel like I’m already losing my memory! I know I’ve lost my mind. 🙂

    Great recipe…this looks delicious!

    Reply
  8. Katerina says

    April 22, 2012 at 4:21 am

    I turned 43 last week and I can tell you that changes do happen in your life, only they come slowly slowly and you don’t realize them until they become intense. I started having long-sighted-ness and this is not fun at all Julie, believe me. On the other hand, this burrito would definitley make my day if I had it for breakfast!

    Reply
  9. 5 Star Foodie says

    April 22, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    These delicious burritos sound just perfect for breakfast!

    Reply
  10. grace says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:47 am

    is that cheese melted down over your marvelous creations? be still, my heart!

    Reply
  11. malia says

    May 6, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Note to self: Do not read Julie’s blog before breakfast! Happy bday to the hubs and to you soon too. 40 is not bad at all! xoxoxo Hugs! malia

    Reply

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