breakfast essentials: egg, bacon, cheese tacos
Had some unexpected overnight guests, so I worked on a fun, unique breakfast to serve them. Came up with what I call my mini flour tortilla hack, and stuffed them with all things yummy. You can vary the ingredients to your particular tastes, and have at it. Easy/peasy to make… If you have your ingredients, you will have them on the breakfast table in 10 – 12 minutes. This recipe gives you the ingredients, and amounts for one breakfast taco. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 1 small mini (street) flour tortilla, about 5-inches (12.5cm)
- 1 slice bacon, diced
- 1 large egg, whisked with a few drops of water
- 2 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 tablespoon salsa, your choice
- ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
How To Make breakfast essentials: egg, bacon, cheese tacos
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE -
Step 2Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 3Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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Step 4Drape the taco over the wire rack, and shape until the edges are pointing down. Cook until the tortilla begins to crisp, and holds its form. Remove from the oven, and reserve.
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Step 5Place a skillet over medium heat, and add the diced bacon.
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Step 6Cook to your desired crispness, then remove from pan, and drain on paper towels.
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Step 7Remove all but a teaspoon of grease from the pan, and add the whisked eggs.
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Step 8Scramble until almost cooked, then remove from the heat, add the bacon and combine.
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Step 9Chef’s Note: Season with a bit of salt and pepper, if using.
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Step 10THE ASSEMBLY
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Step 11Add the salsa to the bottom of the taco. Stuff with the egg/bacon mixture. Top with the cheese. If you want the cheese melty (up to you), stick it under a broiler for about 20 seconds.
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Step 12PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 13I like to serve it with some sliced tomatoes, sprinkled with a bit of salt and pepper; however, that is totally up to you. Enjoy.
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Step 14Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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