Scrapple Breakfast Burrito
A Scrapple Breakfast Burrito is a hearty, savory morning meal that combines the crispy, pan-fried Pennsylvania Dutch staple scrapple with classic breakfast burrito fillings like scrambled eggs, cheese, and sometimes potatoes or peppers, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. It's a regional fusion dish, primarily found in the Mid-Atlantic United States, especially Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-protein, high-fat meal with a significant calorie count, providing a substantial energy boost for the morning. Key nutrients include protein from the scrapple and eggs, along with iron and B vitamins from the meat, though it is also high in sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 750 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1250 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Choline | 130 mg |
Per 1 large burrito (approximately 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fascinating mash-up of a traditional German-American rural staple (scrapple) with the ubiquitous, portable format of the Tex-Mex breakfast burrito. Nutritionally, it's a dense, protein-packed meal, but the scrapple's processed meat content makes it a classic example of a 'comfort food' that prioritizes flavor and satiety over lean nutrition.
