Description
Seven Layer Breakfast Tacos are a quick and flavorful morning meal combining soft flour tortillas with layers of scrambled eggs, cooked breakfast sausage, refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh salsa, and diced avocado. This easy-to-make recipe balances protein, veggies, and carbs to deliver a satisfying and customizable breakfast that is perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Base
- Flour tortillas (soft and warm)
Protein and Filling
- Scrambled eggs (light and fluffy)
- Cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled and browned)
- Refried beans (warmed and smooth)
Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh salsa
- Diced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt, then cook gently in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until just set but still moist, achieving soft scrambled eggs for the best texture.
- Cook the Sausage: Crumble breakfast sausage into another skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, then drain excess fat to avoid greasy tacos.
- Warm the Refried Beans: Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave until hot and smooth for easy spreading.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas on a dry skillet or over a low flame for a few seconds on each side to make them pliable and enhance flavor.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread a layer of warm refried beans on each tortilla, then layer scrambled eggs, sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and diced avocado carefully to keep each taco neat and packed with flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the tacos hot with extra salsa or your favorite hot sauce on the side for added zest.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help layers combine and prevent tortillas from tearing.
- Don’t overcook the eggs; soft, creamy eggs enhance the taco’s texture.
- Keep tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean towel while assembling.
- Choose quality salsa, fresh or store-bought, to boost flavor.
- Preparing sausage and eggs ahead saves time on busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: breakfast tacos, seven layer tacos, quick breakfast, layered tacos, easy breakfast