Description
These Easy Baked Breakfast Tacos combine savory ground sausage, fluffy eggs mixed with yogurt for creaminess, and melty cheese folded inside warm tortillas and baked to crispy perfection. A delicious and convenient way to start your morning with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Onion
- 1/2 lb ground sausage
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 1 tsp oil (for cooking)
Egg Mixture
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup yogurt (Greek or any yogurt, even cottage cheese works)
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Assembly
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 6 flour or corn tortillas, at room temperature or warmed
- Oil or cooking spray (for drizzling)
Optional Toppings
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook Onions: Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until they become browned and fragrant, which will bring out their sweetness and deepen the flavor.
- Cook Sausage: Add ground sausage to the skillet with onions. Use a spatula to crumble it as it cooks, ensuring it cooks evenly. Continue cooking for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through. Strain off any excess fat and remove from heat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and combined, which adds creaminess to the scrambled eggs.
- Cook Eggs: Pour egg mixture into the skillet and cook to desired doneness, typically soft scrambling to keep them tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Tacos: Lay out tortillas across the greased baking sheet. Spread a layer of shredded cheese over half of each tortilla, then top with some cooked sausage and scrambled eggs. Add another layer of cheese on top of the fillings.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the tortillas over to enclose the filling, creating a taco shape. Repeat the assembly with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients. Note that you may have some leftover filling depending on tortilla size.
- Prepare for Baking: Lightly drizzle a little oil or spray cooking spray over the tacos to help them crisp up in the oven. Optionally, place another baking sheet on top of the tacos to press them down gently for a more compact shape.
- Bake: Bake the folded tacos at 425°F for about 10-12 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm. Offer optional toppings like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for added flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- You can use either flour or corn tortillas depending on your preference.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a slight tang, but any yogurt or even cottage cheese works well.
- Be careful to not overcook the eggs; soft scrambled eggs keep the tacos moist.
- Leftover filling can be stored and used for scrambled eggs or breakfast burritos later.
- Pressing the tacos with a baking sheet during baking helps create a panini-like crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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