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Costra Breakfast Tacos - on the Loco Griddle

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Costra Breakfast Tacos

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant street food scene in Mexico, Costra Breakfast Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring a crispy cheese crust that adds flavor and texture. These tacos are often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or brunch option, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Mexican cuisine. Today, they have gained popularity in various regions, especially in the United States, where they are embraced for their indulgent and satisfying nature.

MexicanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cheese
4 slices bacon
6 large eggs
2 cups southwestern hash browns
1 cup salsa
1 cup vegetables

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Smashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Fresh pico de gallo offers a brighter flavor.

1

Heat the loco griddle to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray with duck fat cooking spray.

2

Griddle cheese in a round shape to create a tortilla until crispy, checking for doneness.

3

Remove the cheese tortilla from the griddle and let it cool.

4

Cook bacon on the griddle, allowing the fat to render down.

5

Once the bacon is cooked, move it to a cooler area of the griddle to keep warm.

6

Add southwestern hash browns to the bacon grease on the griddle and season with holy voodoo seasoning.

7

Cook hash browns for 6-8 minutes on one side until crusty, then flip and cook for another 6-8 minutes.

8

In a separate area of the griddle, scramble brown eggs with a little milk and season with holy cow and holy voodoo seasoning.

9

Once the eggs are cooked, remove them from the griddle.

10

Assemble the tacos by layering hash browns, bacon, scrambled eggs, and salsa on the cheese tortilla.

Cooking Techniques

pan-fryingscrambling

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Tacos de CostraCheese Crust Tacos

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