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Crispy Breakfast Flautas
Description: Crispy Breakfast Flautas are a delightful and satisfying morning treat. These rolled tortillas are filled with a delicious combination of eggs, cheese, and flavorful ingredients, creating a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Serve them with your favorite salsa or guacamole for a complete breakfast experience.
Ingredients:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham or cooked breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, scramble the eggs until just set.
- Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
- Assemble the Flautas:
- Lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute the scrambled eggs on each one.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs.
- Add diced ham or breakfast sausage, diced bell peppers, green onions, and chopped cilantro on top of the cheese.
- Roll and Secure:
- Roll up each tortilla tightly to form a flauta, and place them seam-side down to keep them closed.
- Use toothpicks to secure the flautas if necessary.
- Fry the Flautas:
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and add cooking spray or a small amount of vegetable oil.
- Place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the hot skillet.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning occasionally.
- Serve:
- Once the flautas are cooked to perfection, remove them from the skillet and let them drain on a paper towel.
- Serve the crispy breakfast flautas with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts: (Note: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.)
- Serving Size: 2 flautas
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
- Sodium: 550mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 18g
Enjoy these Crispy Breakfast Flautas as a delicious and satisfying start to your day!