Description
Delicious crispy Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos featuring savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese rolled in warm corn tortillas and pan-fried to golden perfection. A perfect hearty breakfast or brunch option served with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (or any ground sausage)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage while breaking it into crumbles. Continue cooking until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until combined. Using the same skillet, scramble the eggs over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer runny, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas by placing them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side or microwave them for 10-15 seconds until soft and pliable. This makes rolling easier and prevents cracking.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Place approximately 2 tablespoons of cooked sausage and scrambled eggs on each tortilla, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll the Taquitos: Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling to form a taquito. Secure the edge with a toothpick if needed to keep them closed during frying.
- Fry the Taquitos: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the taquitos seam-side down. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the taquitos warm with your favorite optional toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or hot sauce. Enjoy your hearty breakfast treat!
Notes
- Warming the tortillas before rolling prevents them from breaking.
- Use toothpicks to secure taquitos during frying for easier handling.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- Customize with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for added flavor.
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings; taquitos freeze well before frying for convenient make-ahead options.
