Dinner

Breakfast Tacos Recipe

Bylilan Sage October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

Introduction

Breakfast tacos are a delicious and satisfying way to start your day, combining crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crunchy potatoes all wrapped in a warm tortilla. With fresh toppings like cheddar cheese and avocado, these tacos are easy to customize and perfect for a quick morning meal.

Two breakfast tacos are placed side by side on a wooden tray, each taco showing three main layers: a soft, white tortilla shell folded over fluffy, bright yellow scrambled eggs, crispy, golden-brown bacon pieces scattered on top, and slices of fresh green jalapeño peppers. There is an orange cheese layer finely melted on the eggs under the bacon and jalapeño. The tacos are garnished with some red salsa drizzled on top. In the blurry background, there is a white bowl with colorful dots holding red salsa, some green leafy herbs, and another bowl with shredded yellow cheese, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 strips bacon
4 whole large eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely diced potatoes (or frozen hash browns)
4 tortillas (warmed)
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salsa
Avocado, sliced
Sliced jalapeno
Sour cream

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the bacon strips over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until browned and crispy. Cut into small pieces, drain the grease, and set aside.
Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crispy. Drain any excess oil and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare your toppings while the bacon and potatoes are cooking. Shred the cheddar cheese, slice the jalapeno, and prepare any other toppings you desire.
Step 4: Beat the eggs together in a large bowl until well blended.
Step 5: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of the reserved bacon grease to the pan. Pour in the eggs and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently with a spatula, until the eggs are soft but not runny.
Step 6: Assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of crispy potatoes on each warmed tortilla. Add scrambled eggs, then bacon pieces, and top with shredded cheddar, salsa, avocado, jalapeno slices, and sour cream as desired.

Tips & Variations

Substitute potatoes with frozen hash browns for convenience, or add diced onions and bell peppers to the potatoes for extra flavor.
Use corn or flour tortillas, depending on your preference.
Try different cheeses like pepper jack or Monterey jack for a spicy twist.
For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms or black beans.

Storage

Store any leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the potatoes and scrambled eggs gently in a skillet or microwave before assembling fresh tacos. Tortillas are best warmed right before serving to retain softness.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a soft white tortilla folded around several colorful layers, held by a woman's hand. Inside the tortilla, there is a layer of light yellow scrambled eggs, topped with small crispy reddish-brown bacon pieces. Bright orange shredded cheese and a few green jalapeño slices add more color, with some visible light brown fries or chips adding texture at the bottom. The tortilla wraps around these fillings, showing a mix of smooth, soft, and crunchy textures. The background is a white marbled texture with some blurred small food pieces on the side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make breakfast tacos ahead of time?

It’s best to prepare ingredients ahead but assemble the tacos just before eating to keep tortillas from becoming soggy. Store components like eggs, bacon, and potatoes separately for up to 2 days.

What can I use if I don’t have bacon grease?

If you don’t have bacon grease, use a little olive oil or butter to cook the eggs. It will still add flavor and prevent sticking.

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