Southwest Breakfast Burrito Bowl | Green Chile Recipe

This Southwest Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Green Chile delivers all the bold, comforting flavors of a classic breakfast burrito — without the tortilla. It’s hearty, protein-packed, and layered with textures: fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes, smoky green chiles, and creamy avocado, all brought together with a spoonable green chile sauce that ties everything together.

Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or meal prep, this bowl is satisfying, customizable, and deeply comforting while still feeling fresh and vibrant.


Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Bowl

  • Packed with protein and fiber
  • Naturally gluten-free
  • Bold Southwest flavor
  • Perfect for meal prep
  • Customizable heat level

This bowl is filling without being heavy, making it ideal for mornings when you want something energizing and satisfying.


Ingredients

Bowl Base

  • Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • Olive oil
  • Smoked paprika
  • Cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper

Eggs & Protein

  • Large eggs
  • Milk or cream
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Green Chile Sauce

  • Roasted green chiles (Hatch or Anaheim)
  • Onion, finely diced
  • Garlic
  • Vegetable or chicken broth
  • Lime juice

Toppings

  • Black beans
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salsa or pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast until crispy.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add green chiles and broth, simmer briefly. Blend until smooth.
  3. Whisk eggs with milk and scramble gently until fluffy.
  4. Assemble bowls with potatoes as the base.
  5. Add scrambled eggs and black beans.
  6. Spoon green chile sauce generously over the top.
  7. Finish with cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
  8. Serve warm with extra sauce if desired.

Flavor & Texture Breakdown

You get crispy potatoes, creamy eggs, smoky green chile heat, and cooling avocado in every bite. The green chile sauce adds moisture and depth without overwhelming the dish.


Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Tips

  • Store components separately for up to 4 days
  • Reheat potatoes in oven or skillet
  • Add avocado fresh before serving

Easy Variations

  • Add chorizo or breakfast sausage
  • Make it vegan with tofu scramble
  • Add rice or cauliflower rice
  • Use salsa verde instead of green chile sauce

Southwest Breakfast Burrito Bowl | Green Chile Recipe

A hearty Southwest-style breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, and green chile sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Southwest
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Bowl Base
  • 2 cups potatoes diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Eggs
  • 6 eggs large
  • 0.25 cup milk
Green Chile Sauce
  • 1 cup green chiles roasted
  • 0.5 cup broth

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Roast seasoned potatoes until crispy.
  2. Prepare green chile sauce and blend.
  3. Scramble eggs until fluffy.
  4. Assemble bowls and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot green chiles.

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