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Ultimate Breakfast Taquitos: Eggs, Beef Sausage & Cheese!

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These Breakfast Taquitos are a delightful combination of fluffy scrambled eggs, savory beef sausage, and gooey melted cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for busy mornings or a fun weekend brunch, they are easy to make and incredibly satisfying!

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 large eggs
  • splash of milk or cream
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • ground beef breakfast sausage
  • shredded cheese (sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
  • corn tortillas (street taco size or standard taco size)
  • optional: finely diced onion
  • optional: finely diced bell pepper
  • optional: cumin
  • optional: chili powder
  • optional: smoked paprika
  • neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil) for frying

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Get everything ready by dicing onions or bell peppers if using, shredding cheese if necessary, and whisking the eggs with a splash of milk or cream, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Cook the Beef Breakfast Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef breakfast sausage, break it up with a spoon, and cook until fully browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain off excess grease and set aside.
  3. Scramble the Eggs: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and pour in the whisked eggs. Scramble them gently until just cooked through and slightly moist.
  4. Combine the Filling: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the scrambled eggs. Stir in about two-thirds of the shredded cheese until just melted and combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  5. Warm the Tortillas: Wrap a stack of 5-6 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or heat them on a dry skillet for about 15-20 seconds per side until pliable.
  6. Assemble the Taquitos: Lay a warm tortilla flat, spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the filling across the center, and roll tightly from one end to the other. Place seam-side down on a plate.
  7. Cook the Taquitos: Pour ½ to 1 inch of oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, carefully place the taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil and fry for 2-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked taquitos with tongs and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with toppings like salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Keywords: Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent cracking when rolling. Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting during frying. You can make the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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