Jim And Mika's Grilled Colorado Breakfast Recipe

Experience the taste of Estes Park with our mouthwatering Grilled Colorado Breakfast Burritos! This recipe, perfected during our Colorado vacations, is a family favorite – easy enough for weeknights, yet impressive enough for a weekend brunch. We grill them for that smoky char, but the oven works great too. This recipe features fluffy scrambled eggs, savory refried beans, and melty cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Elevate it with leftover rosemary steak (highly recommended!) for an extra layer of flavor. Your kids will love it!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 344.8 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Jim And Mika's Grilled Colorado Breakfast

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How to Make Jim And Mika's Grilled Colorado Breakfast

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease two large sheets of aluminum foil.
  3. Place one 10-inch flour tortilla on each sheet of foil.
  4. Spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans evenly over each tortilla, reaching the edges.
  5. Top each tortilla with another 10-inch flour tortilla.
  6. In a bowl, scramble 2 large eggs with 1/4 cup chopped green chilies.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the stacked tortillas.
  8. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs.
  9. Carefully wrap each burrito tightly in foil.
  10. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, or bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the eggs are heated through.
  11. Carefully remove from grill or oven and let rest for 2 minutes before opening.
  12. Top with your favorite salsa and sour cream (optional: add leftover rosemary steak!)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

24g

Carbs

10g