Easy Breakfast Taquitos
Quick and delicious breakfast taquitos filled with savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 count Tortillas
- 4 count Eggs
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
- 1 pound Sausage Cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil For frying
Instructions
Cooking the Sausage
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and fully cooked.
Whisking the Eggs
- While the sausage is cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together with a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
Scrambling the Eggs
- Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with the sausage and gently scramble them over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until fully cooked.
Warming the Tortillas
- In a separate skillet or microwave, warm the tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side over medium heat.
Assembling the Taquitos
- Take a tortilla and fill it with a spoonful of the egg and sausage mixture, then top with cheddar cheese.
- Roll the tortilla tightly to enclose the filling.
Frying the Taquitos
- Lightly fry the taquitos in cooking oil heated to about 375°F for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- Serve the taquitos warm, optionally with fresh salsa, avocado slices, or sour cream.
Notes
For storage, place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze wrapped tightly for 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and microwave or oven until warmed through.