Breakfast Egg Taco

Ingredients

• 8–12eggs
• 15 g (1 tbsp)butter
• 227 g (½ lb)diced bacon, sausage or other leftover meat
• 113 g (4 oz)your favourite cheese
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp)salt
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp)black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the pan

   Place a pan over a medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook the eggs

   Cook your chosen meat in the pan. Add the butter, then stir in the eggs, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the eggs are set.

3. 3

   Melt the cheese

   Stir in the cheese until it has melted. Take the pan off the heat and serve.

What are breakfast egg tacos?

Breakfast tacos are a popular American breakfast format: a savoury egg filling is usually tucked into a tortilla. This version focuses on the filling, combining eggs with meat and cheese for a simple, hearty pan-cooked meal.

Meat choice: Bacon, sausage or cooked leftover meat all work, so the filling can be adapted to what you have. Cooking the meat first gives it a chance to heat through before the eggs set.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 560 calories, 40g protein, 2g carbs, 42g fat.

The eggs and meat provide most of the protein, while the butter, meat and cheese contribute much of the fat. The eggs and any tortillas served alongside provide most of the carbohydrates. To balance the plate, serve the filling with fresh fruit or vegetables.

Choosing the meat and cheese

Meat: Use diced bacon, sausage or another leftover meat, as specified. If using already-cooked leftovers, heat them in the pan before adding the eggs.

Cheese: Choose a favourite cheese that melts readily. Stir it in at the end so it melts into the hot eggs rather than cooking for the full time.

Getting the eggs right

Medium heat: The method calls for a medium-heated pan. Once you add the eggs, keep them moving so they cook evenly with the meat and butter.

Doneness: Stop cooking when the eggs are set. They should no longer look runny; remove the pan from the heat as soon as they reach that point.

How the method comes together

Meat first: Start by cooking the chosen meat in the pan, then add butter and the seasoned eggs. This order lets the meat warm or cook before the eggs are added.

Cheese last: Stir in the cheese after the eggs have set, then take the pan off the heat once it melts. The whole recipe is listed as taking 15 minutes.

Serving the filling

The recipe serves four and describes the mixture as a taco filling, though it does not specify tortillas. Serve it in warm tortillas if you want a traditional taco, or enjoy the filling on its own.

For a more rounded plate, pair a smaller serving of the filling with fresh fruit or vegetables. These sides add contrast to the rich eggs, meat and cheese.

Recipe notes & tips

• Dice the meat into small pieces so it heats evenly in the pan.
• Use a medium heat for the eggs and stir them as they cook.
• Have the cheese ready to add as soon as the eggs are set.
• If using cooked leftover meat, heat it through before adding the eggs.
• Taste before adding extra salt, especially if your meat and cheese are salty.

Variations

• Choose sausage: Use diced sausage instead of bacon for a different savoury flavour.
• Use leftovers: Swap in another cooked leftover meat, diced into small pieces.
• Change the cheese: Try a different favourite cheese that melts well.
• Make it a taco: Spoon the finished mixture into warm tortillas.
• Adjust the eggs: Use 8 eggs for a meatier filling or up to 12 for more egg.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Adding eggs too soon: Cook the meat first so it has time to heat through.
• Using high heat: The eggs can set too quickly; keep the pan at medium heat.
• Overcooking the eggs: Remove the pan from the heat once they are set.
• Adding cheese early: Stir it in at the end so it melts without prolonged cooking.
• Salting without tasting: Bacon and cheese can already be salty, so check the filling before adding more.

How to store

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use within 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until hot, stirring as needed.

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