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A grey plate holds delicious Baked Breakfast Tacos filled with eggs, cheese, and pico de gallo, with avocado and lime on the side.
Layla

Easy Baked Breakfast Tacos

Crispy corn tortillas filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese, all baked to perfection. The ultimate hands-off breakfast for a crowd!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (2 tacos each)
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage pork or turkey
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend, divided
For Assembly
  • 12 small corn tortillas 6-inch size
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or cooking spray
Optional for Serving
  • Salsa or Pico de Gallo
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Diced avocado or guacamole
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Prepare Oven and Tortillas
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. To prevent the tortillas from cracking, warm them slightly. Wrap the stack of 12 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds until pliable. Brush each side of the warm tortillas lightly with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray.
  3. Arrange the oiled tortillas standing up in your prepared baking dish, packed closely together so they support each other in a 'U' shape.
Cook the Filling
  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Wipe out the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in the egg mixture. Cook, stirring gently and constantly, until the eggs are softly scrambled and just set (they will cook more in the oven). Remove from heat.
  4. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the eggs. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Carefully divide the egg and sausage mixture evenly among the taco shells in the baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top of the filled tacos.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortilla edges are golden brown and crisp.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two before carefully serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.

Notes

Tortilla Tip: Warming the tortillas is the most important step to prevent them from breaking when you fold them. Don't skip it!
Make-Ahead: The sausage and egg filling can be cooked, cooled, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to eat, simply assemble the tacos and bake as directed.
Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes until heated through and crispy.
Variations: Feel free to customize the filling! Try adding cooked bacon, chorizo, diced bell peppers, onions (sauté with the sausage), or black beans.