Description
Kickstart your morning with delectable Breakfast Taquitos, a delightful combination of fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for busy weekdays or relaxed weekend brunches, these handheld treats are both satisfying and versatile. You can customize them with your favorite fillings or garnishes to please everyone in the family. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s great for meal prep—freeze extras for quick breakfasts throughout the week. Enjoy these delicious bites as a fun way to start your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound ground sausage or 12 breakfast sausage links
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and scramble the eggs until just set. Remove from heat.
- Lay out tortillas and fill each with scrambled eggs, sausage (if using), and cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like cilantro, tomatoes, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg