EGG AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST TAQUITOS

EGG AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST TAQUITOS

Scrambled eggs, cheese and sausage links rolled and baked inside a corn tortilla. These Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos are simple and delicious!

• Prep Time 10 mins
• Cook Time 15 mins
• Total Time 25 mins

• Course: Breakfast
• Cuisine: American
• Unit: cup, large, ounce box
• Servings: 10
• Calories: 212 kcal
• Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

• 7 ounce box fully cooked sausage links
• 5 large eggs
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese , your favorite kind
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves , chopped (optional)
• 10 white corn tortillas , or use 6'' flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Add the frozen sausage links to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until warmed through. 
3. Remove to a plate, leaving a little bit of the sausage grease in the pan.
4. Crack eggs into a bowl and add a splash of water or milk. Whisk well with a fork and then add to the pan. 
5. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, tossing and scrambling as they cook. (If using spinach, add it to the pan about 2 minutes before the eggs are done cooking.) Remove from heat. 
6. Warm the tortillas on a hot skillet or griddle for a few seconds until they are pliable.
7. Divide the scrambled eggs among the tortillas and top with shredded cheese. 
8. Place a sausage link on top. Roll up and place, seam side down, on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. 
9. Spray lightly with cooking spray and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa for dipping.
10. Next time try French Toast Sausage Roll Ups.
11. Recipe Notes
12. To Freeze: Prepare and bake the taquitos as directed. Allow to cool completely and then place in a freezer ziplock bag. When ready to eat, microwave them until warm.