Baked Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Taquitos

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Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
A recipe developer and food photographer, Leah Maroney is an ardent home cook and food blogger who has written over 300 recipes for The Spruce Eats.
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Updated on 01/25/23
Breakfast Taquitos
Leah Maroney
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 8 taquitos
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
572 Calories
33g Fat
42g Carbs
29g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 572
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 349mg 116%
Sodium 1193mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 71mg 355%
Calcium 234mg 18%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 643mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast taquitos are a spicy, cheesy, and portable breakfast that will get you out of your boring breakfast slump!

Breakfast Taquitos are full of spicy eggs, cheese, sausage, and peppers and onions all rolled into corn tortillas! They are super easy to make ahead of time and pop in the microwave when you are ready to start your day. Or you can make them for a Sunday morning breakfast or for a brunch to feed a crowd. There are fewer calories than the fried alternative because they are baked! You can fry them if you wish, they will be more calories but also a little crispier. 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage

  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 medium onion, diced

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 6 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional

  • 12 fresh corn tortillas

  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack and cheddar blend cheese

  • Salsa, for serving

  • Sour cream, for serving

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2.  Preheat the oven to 425 F. 

  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. 

  4. Add the olive oil and breakfast sausage to a skillet, brown the sausage until almost completely cooked. Add the red and green bell peppers and onion along with salt. Allow them peppers and onions cook for a few minutes, until they are slightly softened, stirring frequently.

  5. Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add the taco seasoning and hot sauce to the eggs. 

  6. Gently pour the beaten eggs over the sausage and pepper mixture while the pan is on medium heat. Cook until eggs are soft, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Make sure not to overcook them!

  7. Microwave the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds or until they are soft and pliable. Make sure the tortillas are fresh so they will not crack when you roll them. 

  8. Divide the filling between the tortillas. Sprinkle each with an equal amount of cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam side down on the baking sheet. 

  9. Spray each tortilla lightly with cooking spray and add a sprinkle of salt. 

  10. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly.

  11. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

  12. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

  • Think about adding bacon, spinach, chipotle peppers or other Mexican seasonings.
  • You can also change the type of sausage! Spicy chorizo tastes amazing in this recipe!
  • You can also try different cheeses like a queso fresco or other cheddar blends. All you really need are eggs, tortillas, and cheese, the rest is up to you! 

Tip

If freezing, cool completely and then freeze on a baking sheet. After they have frozen, transfer them into a larger plastic freezer bag. 

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