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Best Breakfast Tacos Ever with Chorizo, Bacon and Cheese

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Texas Breakfast Tacos

Cultural Context

Texas Breakfast Tacos have roots in the vibrant Tex-Mex culture of Texas, where they are a beloved morning staple. Traditionally filled with eggs, cheese, and various meats, these tacos reflect the region's culinary fusion and are often enjoyed on the go. In recent years, they've gained popularity beyond Texas, inspiring variations across the U.S. and even internationally, showcasing local ingredients and flavors.

Tex-MexUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chorizo
4 slices bacon
8 large eggs
1 cup cheddar cheese
8 small tortillas
2 jalapeños
1 medium onion
1/4 cup cilantro

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

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while sausage is often more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories, while banana peppers are budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen hash browns save prep time.

1

Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces.

2

Heat a Yeti skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until just before crispy.

3

Remove the bacon and save the bacon grease.

4

Cook the chorizo in the same skillet until browned throughout.

5

Mix the cooked bacon back with the chorizo.

6

Preheat another skillet with bacon grease and warm the corn tortillas until pliable.

7

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 8 eggs, 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise until frothy.

8

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over low heat.

9

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and gently fold as it cooks, being careful not to rush the process.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscramblingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Breakfast TacosTex-Mex Tacos

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