Smash Breakfast Tacos Recipe

Introduction

Smash Breakfast Tacos are a delightful way to start your day with a perfect balance of savory sausage, melted cheese, and a fresh egg topping. These tacos combine crispy, flavorful meat with soft tortillas and a creamy egg for a satisfying breakfast treat.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 small soft tortillas (taco size)
• 4 eggs

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare any additional toppings you want to serve with your tacos and keep them ready. Store in the refrigerator if needed.
2. Step 2: Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Divide the ground sausage into 4 equal parts. Spread each portion thinly and evenly over one side of each tortilla, covering the entire surface. Place the prepared tortillas on a tray and set aside.
4. Step 4: Melt half of the butter on the griddle, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Place the tortillas meat-side down on the hot surface.
5. Step 5: Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sausage starts to crisp, then flip each taco. Sprinkle cheese on top, and cook for another 3 minutes or until the sausage reaches 165°F and is fully cooked.
6. Step 6: Remove the tacos from the griddle once the sausage is done cooking.
7. Step 7: Melt the remaining butter on the griddle. Crack the eggs onto the surface and cook to your preference; sunny side up works beautifully.
8. Step 8: Place one cooked egg on each taco and fold it in half carefully.
9. Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful breakfast tacos!

Tips & Variations

• Try adding pico de gallo, avocado slices, or hot sauce for extra flavor and freshness.
• Swap the cheddar cheese for pepper jack or Monterey jack to change the cheese profile.
• Use corn tortillas if you prefer a gluten-free option, but they may be less flexible when folding.
• Cook the eggs scrambled or over-easy if you prefer a different texture.

Storage

Store any leftover tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid drying out the meat and eggs. For best flavor and texture, enjoy them fresh.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these tacos ahead of time?

You can prepare the sausage and tortillas ahead, but it’s best to cook the eggs just before serving for the freshest taste and texture.

What if I don’t have a griddle?

A large non-stick skillet or frying pan works well as a substitute for the griddle. Cook the tacos one or two at a time to maintain even cooking.

Smash Breakfast Tacos Recipe

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Smash Breakfast Tacos feature a crispy ground sausage crust cooked directly on tortillas, topped with melted cheddar and sunny side up eggs for a hearty, satisfying morning meal cooked on a griddle.

• Author: Luna
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 tacos 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Grilling
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Sausage Tacos

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 soft tortillas, small taco size
• 4 eggs

Instructions

1. Prepare Toppings: Organize any additional toppings you desire for your tacos ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator if needed so they are ready to serve when the tacos are finished cooking.
2. Preheat Griddle: Heat a Blackstone griddle or similar flat-top griddle to medium-high heat to create the perfect cooking surface for the tacos.
3. Form Sausage on Tortillas: Divide the ground sausage into four equal portions. Spread one portion evenly and thinly over one side of each tortilla to cover it entirely, forming a sausage crust on each tortilla. Place the prepared tortillas on a tray until ready to cook.
4. Cook Sausage Side: Melt half of the butter on the griddle and spread it evenly. Place the tortillas with the sausage side down onto the hot surface and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
5. Flip and Add Cheese: Flip each taco over carefully, and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese inside each taco. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese melts.
6. Remove Tacos: Once cooked through and cheese is melted, remove the tacos from the griddle and set aside.
7. Cook Eggs: Melt the remaining butter on the griddle and crack the eggs onto the surface. Cook them to your preferred doneness; sunny side up is recommended for best results.
8. Assemble Tacos: Place one cooked egg on top of each sausage and cheese taco, then fold the taco in half to enclose the filling.
9. Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your deliciously crispy and savory Smash Breakfast Tacos.

Notes

• Use a food thermometer to ensure sausage reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
• For extra flavor, add diced onions, salsa, or avocado as toppings.
• Sunshine or over-easy eggs can be substituted as preferred.
• Small, soft tortillas work best for folding and handling.
• Butter adds richness and helps prevent sticking on the griddle.

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