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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- From Jennifer Rather (Ezra Pound Cake)
- Makes about 15 burritos
- Potato Layer:
- 1 pound potatoes (cut into 1/2″-3/4″ chunks) OR 40 frozen tater tots
- Meat Layer:
- 15 slices of bacon OR 23 sausage links
- Egg Layer:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 13 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 15 (9-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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