Surefire hot breakfast for kids
I first enjoyed this breakfast meal when I was just a kid, many years ago. What hooked me on it as a kid was eating with my hands and the basic food groups that I loved, hot dogs and tortillas. My neighbors at the time made fresh homemade tortillas every couple of days and I was the neighborhood beggar waiting for a taste. They were good, warm with a little butter and salt, it was heaven for me! Spending the night was even a bigger treat because I knew what breakfast might be, scrambled eggs, hot dogs and tortillas washed down with a big glass of milk.
Scrambled eggs and hot dogs has for the last 30 years or so served three boys and lots of friends and family. It's fast, simple and the kids love it! There's not even a recipe to share with you but I shot some pictures and here's the basic procedure:
The first thing is to cut up your hot dogs into 3/4″ pieces, then fry them up in a little butter. I use Turkey dogs but any type should work, it's your personal preference.
Crack open a couple of eggs to scramble in with the hot dogs. I add a little salt and pepper to taste.
Scramble until they are as dry as you like them.
Warm up a tortilla over the grill, griddle or rock you are using. I like a little butter and salt on mine.
Besides the great taste, I think this part is what makes it fun for the kids. Tear off a piece of tortilla and scoop up some eggs and hot dogs.
Open up and insert into mouth, chew slowly and drink some milk.
This recipe is great for camping or cooking in your backyard. You could substitute something else for the butter but I think you'll be missing out on some of the flavor. Give it a try with the kids and let me know how it goes!
