Description
Easy Breakfast Taquitos are a quick, flavorful breakfast option featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheese, and optional fillings wrapped in crispy tortillas. Ideal for busy mornings, they offer a portable, protein-packed meal that can be customized with meats, veggies, or vegan alternatives.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup cooked and chopped bacon or sausage
- 1/4 cup chopped sautéed peppers, onions, or spinach
- 1–2 diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce (for spice)
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro), chopped
- For vegan version: tofu scramble and vegan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Filling: Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook gently in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until softly scrambled and creamy.
- Add Cheese and Mix-ins: When eggs are nearly set but still moist, sprinkle in shredded cheese and any optional ingredients like cooked bacon or sautéed veggies. Stir to combine evenly.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Warm tortillas slightly until pliable. Spoon egg mixture along one edge of each tortilla, then roll tightly, tucking in the sides for a neat wrap.
- Cook Until Crispy: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place rolled taquitos seam side down and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with favorite dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas to prevent cracking and ease rolling.
- Avoid overfilling to ensure neat rolling and proper frying.
- Maintain medium-high oil temperature for quick cooking without greasy taquitos.
- Drain cooked taquitos on paper towels to keep them crispy.
- Adjust frying time based on stove and preferred crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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