Description
Start your day off right with these delicious Scrambled Egg and Beef Sausage Breakfast Taquitos. Perfectly crispy on the outside and loaded with creamy scrambled eggs, savory beef sausage, and melted cheese on the inside, these taquitos are a fantastic option for busy mornings or relaxing brunches. They are not only quick to prepare but also freezer-friendly, allowing you to make a batch ahead of time for those hectic days. Customize them with your favorite veggies or cheeses for an extra burst of flavor. These breakfast taquitos are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz beef or turkey sausage links
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup diced onion
- 8 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 flour (or corn) tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef sausage until fully cooked; drain grease if necessary.
- Add butter to the skillet, then sauté red bell pepper and onion for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in beaten eggs and cook until scrambled.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 35 seconds wrapped in paper towels.
- On each tortilla, add shredded cheese, two tablespoons of egg mixture, and one sausage link; roll tightly with seam side down on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray tops with non-stick spray and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 180mg