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Breakfast for One

California-Style Breakfast Burrito

This California breakfast burrito is loaded with sausage, tater tots, scrambled eggs, quick-pickled onions, and creamy avocado crema—packed with savory, crispy, and creamy layers for a satisfying, hearty breakfast.
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Yield: 2 Burritos
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

QUICK-PICKLED RED ONIONS
  • 1 whole small red onion
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
AVOCADO CREMA
  • 1 medium-sized ripe avocado
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice half a lime
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • A hint of ground black pepper
For the Fillings
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 frozen breakfast sausage links
  • 1 cup frozen tater tots
For ASSEMBLY
  • 2 medium flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Prepare the quick-pickled onions and avocado crema and set aside.
  • Cook the sausage and tater tots in the air fryer until golden and crisp.
  • Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper and scramble until just set.
  • Assemble the burrito by layering sausage, tater tots, eggs, pickled onions, and avocado crema in a tortilla.
  • Warm the tortilla before wrapping, or heat the assembled burrito briefly in a skillet, and serve.

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Notes

The quick-pickled onions and avocado crema can be made ahead for convenience. Adjust the fillings to taste—extra cheese, pickled jalapeños, or chipotle sauce all work well. Warm the assembled burrito briefly in a skillet for a lightly crisp exterior.