Tasty Baked Breakfast Tacos (Print Version)

Crispy oven-baked tacos with cheesy eggs and fresh vegetables

# 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 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 a muffin tin inverted 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tortilla shells get perfectly crispy while staying soft where they hold the filling
  • You can prep everything the night before and just bake them in the morning
  • Everyone gets to customize their own toppings at the table
02 -
  • The tortillas will soften as they bake so do not worry if they seem too crisp going in
  • Let them cool for just 2 minutes before serving so the filling sets slightly
  • An inverted muffin tin is the absolute best hack for keeping tacos upright during baking
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas for 20 seconds in the microwave before filling to prevent cracking
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting

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