Breakfast Sausage and Egg Taquitos Recipe
Start your morning with a tasty, easy dish. These Breakfast Sausage and Egg Taquitos are golden, crispy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp butter or oil
- Optional: salsa or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
Cook the Sausage
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage, breaking into small pieces until fully browned.
Scramble the Eggs
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Melt butter in skillet. Add eggs and stir gently.
Mix Sausage and Eggs
- Combine cooked sausage with scrambled eggs. Mix well so every bite has sausage and egg.
Prepare Tortillas
- Lay tortillas flat. Add a spoonful of sausage and egg mixture in the center of each.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the filling. Cheese makes the taquitos gooey and flavorful.
Roll the Taquitos
- Fold in sides and roll tortillas tightly. Ensure filling is secure inside the roll.
Place on Baking Sheet
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place taquitos seam side down to prevent unrolling.
Bake Until Crisp
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake taquitos for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Cool Slightly
- Remove taquitos from oven. Let them cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm with salsa, hot sauce or your favorite breakfast sides. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness.
Notes
- Use small tortillas for easier rolling.
- Don’t overfill to avoid spilling during baking.
- You can cook taquitos in an air fryer for extra crispiness.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating, then bake before serving.