Description
Start your day off right with these Baked Breakfast Taquitos! Crispy on the outside and bursting with cheesy goodness on the inside, this dish is perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings. Made with flavorful Italian beef sausage, fresh veggies, and fluffy scrambled eggs, these taquitos are baked to perfection, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried options. They’re easy to customize based on your favorite ingredients and can be prepared in advance for quick serving. Pair them with salsa or sour cream for a delightful breakfast experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian beef sausage (hot, casings removed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ red bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ green bell pepper (chopped)
- 6 eggs
- 16 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salsa and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Lightly butter a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the beef sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté until soft. Mix in bell peppers and cook for another minute. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl and pour over the cooked mixture in the skillet. Stir gently until fully scrambled.
- Lay a tortilla flat, add filling and cheese, then roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Brush with melted butter.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg