Description
These Oven Baked Breakfast Tacos offer a comforting and easy way to start your day. Packed with eggs, cheese, bell peppers, and your choice of sausage or bacon, these tacos are baked to perfection in warm tortillas for a delicious, protein-rich breakfast that serves six.
Ingredients
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Breakfast Tacos Ingredients
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the tacos evenly.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Spray a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the tortillas from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Mix the Egg Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper until fully combined to create a smooth, well-seasoned egg mixture.
- Add the Fillings: Stir in the shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, cooked sausage or bacon, and chopped green onions to the egg mixture, mixing evenly to distribute all ingredients.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place each tortilla into the prepared baking dish and fill each one evenly with the egg and filling mixture.
- Bake the Tacos: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the tacos to cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning and to let the flavors meld perfectly.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the sausage or bacon with vegetarian alternatives to customize the recipe.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if you prefer a gluten-free option.
- Leftover tacos can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before eating.
