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Breakfast Tacos

Cultural Context

Breakfast tacos originated in the Tex-Mex culture, blending traditional Mexican cuisine with American influences. They are a beloved morning staple, often filled with eggs, meats, and fresh toppings, reflecting the vibrant flavors of Mexican cooking. Today, breakfast tacos have gained popularity beyond Texas, with variations appearing in many brunch menus across the United States.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 Small Flour Tortillas (6” diameter)
12 oz Chorizo sausage (casings removed if present) or bacon
8 large eggs
¼ cup milk (skim or whole milk)
¼ tsp fine sea salt
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
1 large Avocado, diced
1 cup Pico de Gallo or diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup Roasted Salsa
Hot Sauce, to taste
2 jalapeños, sliced into rings or finely chopped
Cilantro to garnish

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Fresh pico de gallo offers a vibrant taste with fewer preservatives.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add chorizo or bacon, cooking until browned.

2

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and salt.

3

Add butter to the skillet, then pour in the egg mixture, scrambling until cooked through.

4

Warm tortillas in a separate pan until pliable.

5

Assemble tacos by placing the chorizo and egg mixture onto each tortilla.

6

Top with cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, roasted salsa, jalapeños, and cilantro as desired.

Cooking Techniques

scramblingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Desayuno TacosTacos de Desayuno
Local Name: tacos de desayuno

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