New Mexico Green Chile Breakfast Burritos

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Hatch green chile from New Mexico may be the most addictive substance on Earth. At the famed Chicago Dog in Santa Fe, New Mexico, they will line up in a blizzard to get their variation of this recipe. Dozens of local Santa Fe eateries, stands, gas stations and taco trucks make their own variation. This may be on the Heart Association hit list, but you will die with a smile on your face.

New Mexico Green Chile Breakfast Burritos
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 burritos
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Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes, shredded

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen Hatch, New Mexico green chile peppers

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 12 strips bacon

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

  • butter flavored cooking spray

  • 12 extra large eggs, beaten

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Place the shredded potatoes in a bowl, cover with water, and set aside. Bring the onion, garlic, green chiles, and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the sauce thickens; turn off the heat.

  2. Meanwhile, place the strips of bacon on paper towels on a microwave-safe plate, and cook on High until crisp, about 1 minute per strip; set aside.

  3. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Drain the potatoes, and add to the skillet. Spoon hot oil over the potatoes; sprinkle with the onion powder, salt, and pepper. Flip the potatoes occasionally, but let them fry until crispy bits form and the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.

  4. Place the tortillas between two damp paper towels. Microwave on High until warm, about 30 seconds.

  5. Spray a separate skillet with butter flavored cooking spray and cook the eggs over medium heat, whisking them continuously until the eggs are completely set; turn off the heat.

  6. Lay a tortilla flat in front of you. Place some potatoes, scrambled egg, and a strip of bacon on the lower third, leaving about an inch of room from the bottom, and about 1-1/2 inches on the left and right clear for folding the burrito. Spoon on a little of the green chile sauce, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

  7. Fold the left and right edges into the middle about 1-1/2 to 2 inches. Take the bottom edge closest to you with the stuffing and pick it up, pulling it OVER the filling, while keeping the sides in place until that edge now touches the tortilla about 7/8 of the way up to the top edge. Check to see that the sides are still tucked well. If they aren't slide them in a bit now that you have the filling covered. Finish by tucking the bottom flap that you pulled over the filling UNDER the filling a bit to seal it, then continue rolling the burrito up to the top edge, forming a tight cylinder. Let it rest seam-side down, and it will stay nice and tight. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

873 Calories
50g Fat
66g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 873
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50g 64%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Cholesterol 492mg 164%
Sodium 1291mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 454mg 35%
Iron 6mg 36%
Potassium 1086mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.