Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare Oven and Tortillas
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 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.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the eggs. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
Assemble and Bake
- Carefully divide the egg and sausage mixture evenly among the taco shells in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top of the filled tacos.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortilla edges are golden brown and crisp.
- 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.
