Baked Breakfast Tacos (Printable)
Crispy oven-baked tacos with fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying Tex-Mex breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
→ Eggs & Dairy
04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup milk
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Spices & Herbs
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Tacos
12 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
→ Garnishes
13 - 1/4 cup salsa
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked vegetables.
04 - Arrange tortillas upright in the shape of a taco on the prepared baking sheet. Use an inverted muffin tin or crumple foil logs to help them stay upright if needed.
05 - Spoon egg mixture evenly into each taco. Top with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until eggs are set and cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with salsa, avocado, and cilantro as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The oven does most of the work while you sip coffee and ease into your morning
- Everyone gets exactly the toppings they want, so no negotiating over who likes what
- They reheat beautifully for breakfast all week long, making Sunday meal prep feel like a gift to your future self
02 -
- The first time I made these without securing the tortillas, they tipped over and half the egg mixture ended up on the baking sheet, so please learn from my mistake and use that foil trick
- Don't overfill the tacos or the egg will overflow while baking, and while still delicious, they won't look quite as pretty
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, the texture difference is noticeable and it melts so much better
- If using corn tortillas, warm them first and brush lightly with oil to prevent them from getting too crisp or cracking