Description
Tasty baked breakfast tacos with eggs, crispy potatoes, bacon, and melted cheese. Perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
2 tbsp canola oil
4 cups potatoes cubed
2.5 tbsp taco seasoning
8 corn tortillas
8 eggs beaten
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Bake and chop the bacon
Preheat oven to 375°F and arrange bacon on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy then transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool slightly and chop into small bite-sized pieces.
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Step 3: Cook the seasoned potatoes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add cubed potatoes in an even layer. Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a golden crust then sprinkle taco seasoning evenly and stir. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally until tender inside and slightly crispy outside.
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Step 5: Prepare the tortillas
Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel or heat in a skillet until soft and pliable. Arrange them in a 13×9-inch baking dish so they stand slightly open and overlap to hold the filling.
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Step 7: Scramble the eggs
Cook beaten eggs in a skillet over medium heat stirring gently until soft curds form. Remove from heat while still slightly soft and glossy so they stay fluffy after baking.
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Step 9: Assemble the tacos
Fill each tortilla with seasoned potatoes followed by scrambled eggs chopped bacon and shredded cheese. Keep layers balanced so tacos bake evenly.
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Step 11: Bake and serve
Bake tacos at 375°F for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Let cool slightly then serve warm with toppings like salsa avocado or hot sauce.
