Spicy Southwest Breakfast Tortilla Roll-Ups
These Spicy Southwest Breakfast Tortilla Roll-Ups are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful breakfast. Packed with eggs, cheese, and a kick of jalapeño, they are perfect for a quick meal on the go or a satisfying brunch.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Microwave (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 large eggs, scrambled and seasoned
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage crumbles or diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil, for cooking and browning
Optional for serving
- salsa
- sour cream
- avocado slices
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Scramble eggs and season them with salt and pepper.
- Cook sausage crumbles or dice ham if using, and combine diced jalapeños, black beans, and thawed corn.
Assembly
- Warm each flour tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded pepper jack cheese on one side of each warm tortilla, leaving an inch clear around the edges.
- Place a portion of scrambled eggs, sausage/ham, and the jalapeño/bean/corn mixture in a horizontal line near one edge of the tortilla.
- Top the fillings with additional shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Fold the short sides of the tortilla inward, then tightly roll the tortilla from the edge closest to the filling.
Cooking and Serving
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet and cook the rolled tortillas seam-side down for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice each roll-up in half diagonally if desired and serve warm with optional salsa, sour cream, or avocado slices.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture. You can prepare the fillings ahead of time for a quicker breakfast assembly.