Baked Breakfast Tacos
Crisp tortilla cups filled with soft scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, and tomatoes, baked in a muffin tin.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Nonstick skillet
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas about 6 inches across
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 strips bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese about 4 oz
- 1 cup diced tomatoes patted dry
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter for the skillet
- 1 cooking spray for the muffin tin
- 2 tbsp salsa for serving
- 2 tbsp sour cream for serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep the tin. Set a rack in the center of the oven, heat to 350 degrees F, and spray 8 cups of a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Soften the tortillas. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they bend easily, then press one into each cup so the edges stand up like a bowl.
- Crisp the bacon. Cook 8 strips in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Whisk the eggs. Beat 6 eggs with 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until no streaks remain.
- Soft scramble. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, pour in the eggs, and stir slowly for 2 to 3 minutes until just set but still glossy.
- Fill and top. Divide the eggs among the shells, then add the bacon, cheddar, tomatoes, and green onions in that order.
- Bake until bubbly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla rims are golden brown.
- Cool and serve. Rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then lift out the tacos and top with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
Substitutions: Use corn tortillas, pepper jack, or cooked breakfast sausage in place of the bacon.
Tips: Do not overcook the eggs in the skillet because they finish in the oven. Pat the tomatoes dry to keep the shells crisp.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat until hot throughout.