Description
These Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make morning meal featuring scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for quick breakfasts or make-ahead freezer meals, these taquitos can be pan-fried or baked to golden perfection and served with your favorite toppings like salsa or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sausage and Cheese
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wraps and Cooking
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then melt the butter or add oil. Pour in the egg mixture and scramble gently, cooking until the eggs are just set but still moist.
- Add Sausage: Stir the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage into the scrambled eggs, mixing well, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Warm the Tortillas: Briefly warm the tortillas so they become pliable and easy to roll without breaking.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Spoon a portion of the egg and sausage mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, then roll each tortilla tightly into a taquito shape, sealing them seam-side down.
- Cook the Taquitos: To crisp the taquitos, either pan-fry them over medium heat in a skillet until golden brown and crispy on all sides, or arrange them on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until crisp.
- Serve: Serve the taquitos warm with optional toppings like salsa, sour cream, or chopped green onions for extra flavor.
Notes
- Make ahead by freezing unbaked taquitos in a single layer; bake them straight from frozen at 425°F for 20 minutes.
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner alternative.
- Add sautéed vegetables such as bell peppers or onions for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free option.
