Breakfast Tacos

8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Breakfast Tacos are a quick and satisfying breakfast that’s warm and hearty, and packed with flavor in every bite. Make easily in 20 minutes!

An easy way to change up a classic bacon and Egg Breakfast, is to wrap it in a soft tortilla and serve it as a hearty Breakfast Burrito, or these tasty Breakfast Tacos.

Sabrina’s Breakfast Tacos Recipe

While there are countless breakfast options out there, few are as delicious and satisfying as tacos! Breakfast Tacos are a fantastic way to break out of your same old breakfast routine. This quick and easy recipe has all your early morning favorites, plus Pico de Gallo and diced avocado, all wrapped up in a warm, charred tortilla. Swap the bacon for breakfast sausage, add some leftover Roasted Veggies, or load them up with all your own favorite toppings. Be sure to read the variations below to add even more variety.

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Breakfast Tacos Recipe

Breakfast Tacos are a quick and satisfying breakfast that's warm and hearty, and packed with flavor in every bite. Make easily in 20 minutes!
Yield 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients
 

  • 12 ounces bacon
  • 8 large eggs , whisked well
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 16 small flour tortillas (street taco size preferably) , warmed and very lightly charred
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions

  • Add the bacon to a large cast iron skillet on medium heat and cook through until chewy and lightly crispy.
  • Remove from the pan and let cool 5 minutes then chop into large chunks.
  • To the skillet add in the eggs and cook, scrambled, until set, about 3-4 minutes then remove from the pan and season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble the tacos layer the tortilla first then the cheese, eggs, bacon, pico de gallo, and avocado.

Notes

Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 Tacos | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1712mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg

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Chef’s Note

To check if my scrambled eggs are done, I simply give the pan a gentle shake. If the eggs are still runny and liquid, continue cooking for a little bit longer and then check again. They should look fully set and fluffy.

Can these be made ahead of time?

Breakfast Tacos can definitely be made ahead of time and are a great option for meal prep or for busy mornings when you don’t have much time to cook. Simply cook the bacon and eggs, then store in the fridge. You can also assemble the tacos and wrap in foil and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

How to Store

  • Store: Store the eggs and bacon together, separate from the taco toppings and cooked tortillas, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: To reheat, simply add a scoop of eggs to a dry skillet over medium heat and cook until they are heated through. Alternatively, you can heat them in the microwave in 30-second increments until they are warm.
  • Freeze: For best results, you only want to freeze the filling, not the tortillas or toppings. Frozen tortillas will be soggy when they defrost and tomatoes and avocado don’t freeze well either. Keep the filling in an sealed container for up to 3 months and either reheat from frozen or thaw in the fridge first.

Variations

  • Southwest : Add some diced bell peppers, black beans, and a sprinkle of chili powder to your eggs for a southwestern twist. Top with a generous helping of salsa and a dollop of sour cream.
  • Veggie: For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and load up on the veggies. Try scrambled eggs with diced tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Top with a generous helping of Guacamole.
  • Breakfast Bowls: For a low-carb option, ditch the tortillas and serve everything over cooked veggies or by itself.
  • Egg and Potato: Add some cooked diced potatoes to your breakfast tacos for a heartier and more filling meal. You can use regular white potatoes or try sweet potatoes instead. Another option is to use cooked butternut squash or pumpkin and fry it up real quick just like you would hash browns.
  • Breakfast Taco Omelette: Try making an omelette filled with your favorite breakfast taco ingredients. Simply scramble your eggs as usual, then add in your desired fillings and cook until the eggs are fully set.
  • Substitute with Corn Tortillas: These can definitely be made with corn tortillas. In fact, many people prefer the taste and texture of corn tortillas instead of flour. Simply warm the tortillas as you would flour tortillas and fill with your desired ingredients.

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About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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