The recipe prices will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. Please use what is posted as a guide.
These breakfast tacos, featuring eggs, sausage, refried beans, and many other Mexican goodies, are my secret weapon for out-of-town guests. They’re easy to prepare and throw together, and everyone always loves them!
This recipe makes ten servings for just $14.74. That is just $1.47 per serving.
Breakfast Taco Bar
I like to put more effort into breakfast when we have overnight guests than just cereal and milk. My go-to breakfast is this breakfast taco! Overnight guests love it because there’s usually a filling they enjoy, and I like it because it’s SUPER easy to cook!
I also like serving this breakfast taco when we have folks over for early morning college football games and just for my family in general. Breakfast tacos are satisfying and delicious, not to mention customizable.
The options are endless, regardless of dietary restrictions, so it’s completely family-friendly. Just grab your favorite Mexican ingredients (like homemade refried beans) and breakfast foods!
If these breakfast tacos aren’t hitting the spot, or you just want to stock up on more breakfast recipes for your hungriest loved ones, try making air fryer French toast sticks, huevos rancheros breakfast bowls, breakfast burritos, or breakfast sandwiches! For a drink, you can’t go wrong with drinkable yogurt or horchata, both of which are as easy to make as a whole load of breakfast tacos.
Why You’ll Love Breakfast Tacos:
- Quick and easy to prepare.
- Versatile, can use various fillings.
- Balanced and nutritious meal.
- A delicious way to start your day.
Breakfast Tacos Ingredients and Estimated Cost
Per Serving Cost: $1.47
Recipe Cost: $14.74
16 ounces bulk pork breakfast sausage -$1.80
10 large eggs -$2.30
¼ cup water -$0.0
¼ teaspoon salt -$0.02
¼ teaspoon pepper -$0.02
(10) 8-inch flour tortillas -$1.99
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend -$2.34
2 cups refried beans -$1.00
16-ounce jar Chunky Salsa -$2.99
2 large avocados -$2.28
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the pricing for this recipe in August 2023.
How To Make A Breakfast Taco
Ever cooked scrambled eggs? Sausage? Then you’re on the right track to make these breakfast tacos.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage. Use the back of a wooden spoon to break the meat apart and crumble while it cooks.
- Continue until cooked through and browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Move sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Leave all but 2 tablespoons of the sausage grease in the skillet.
- Add the eggs, water, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Add the egg mixture to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until scrambled and cooked through.
- Put the sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, refried beans, salsa, and diced avocado in the tortillas, and enjoy!
Breakfast Tacos Storage and Serving Tips:
SERVE: You’ll want to serve these tacos immediately.
STORE: Store your ingredients unassembled in the fridge. Use an airtight container! How long they’ll remain fresh will depend on the ingredient, but most (including cooked eggs, sausage, avocado, and refried beans) will keep for 3-4 days.
FREEZE: Again, store your ingredients unassembled in freezer-safe containers. Most ingredients should stay fresh for six months or so.
REHEAT: Let your ingredients thaw in the fridge if frozen, then reheat them in a skillet or microwave.
Breakfast Taco Bar Variations and Substitutions
- Veggie Breakfast Tacos: Replace pork sausage with sautéed veggies like bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
- Chorizo Twist: Swap pork sausage for chorizo for a spicier flavor.
- Scrambled Egg Mix-ins: Add diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers to the eggs.
- Different Cheese Blends: Experiment with other cheese blends like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack.
- Guacamole Upgrade: Instead of diced avocados, use homemade guacamole for a creamier texture.
- Salsa Swap: Substitute the chunky salsa with salsa verde for a tangy twist or pico de Gallo fresh flavor.
- Bacon Bits: Crumble cooked bacon over the tacos for added smokiness.
- Tofu Scramble: Use seasoned tofu instead of eggs for a vegetarian version.
Breakfast Tacos FAQs
A maximum of a half hour of your time! You’ll need about 7-10 minutes to prep the ingredients and 18-20 minutes to cook them.
This should give you enough for ten tacos, more or less.
Cook up any of your favorites for your tacos! Some delicious additions would be:
● Bacon or Canadian bacon
● Country ham
● Hash browns or potatoes
● Sour cream or Mexican crema
● Eggs cooked pretty much any style (see “more egg recipes” below)
● Cotija or queso fresco
● Leftover rice
● Black beans
● Pico de gallo or salsa verde
● Corn, roasted or just warmed
● Red or white onion
There’s bound to be something even your pickiest eater will enjoy!
I must include this because so many love avocado in their breakfast tacos! If you’re looking for a ripe avocado, simply hold it in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze it. Don’t use your fingers! A ripe avocado will “yield.” A hard avocado means it needs a few more days.
More Egg Recipes:
- Poached Eggs
- Soft Boiled Eggs
- Sunny Side Up Eggs
- Poached Eggs
- Fried Eggs
- Scrambled Eggs
- Hard Boiled Eggs
Breakfast Tacos
Ingredients
- 16 ounces bulk pork breakfast sausage
- 10 large eggs
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 10 flour tortillas 8-inch, warmed
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 cups refried beans warmed (homemade or canned)
- 16 ounce jar Pace Chunky Salsa
- 2 large avocados diced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook to sausage.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon to break the meat apart and crumble while it cooks.
- Continue until cooked through and browned about 6-8 minutes.
- Move sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Leave all but 2 tablespoons of the sausage grease in the skillet.
- Add the eggs, water, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
- Add the egg mixture to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until scrambled and cooked through.
- Put the sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, refried beans, salsa, and diced avocado in serving bowls.
- Let people assemble their own breakfast tacos.
Debi @ Life Currents says
I love breakfast tacos! These are so awesome that you made them into a taco bar!
Melanie says
These look delicious!
reesa l says
I love this idea! So creative. Perfect for sleepovers!
Nicole says
Pinned! Looks really good!
Kallee says
This is such a fun idea to have for breakfast!
jamie says
Love this set up, we do breakfast tacos every weekend!
Debra says
This is my kind of breakfast! I love breakfast tacso!
christine says
This is a really creative breakfast idea. Sounds like it would be great for a holiday morning!
Kelly @eclecticmommy says
I love the idea of a taco bar for breakfast. Those look so delicious! [client]
Kerry C says
Oh how I love breakfast tacos. I host brunch once a month and this would be perfect for that.
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
Yum! This is the type of hearty breakfast I should be eating!
lynne says
Hi I am going to make this for a church camp one morning, any idea how many this recipe, as is, would feed??
Jillian says
As the recipe is written it will make 10 8-inch tacos. I hope this helps!