Description
Mexican-inspired breakfast tacos from Ina Garten combine crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fresh salsa for a morning meal that delights. Breakfast becomes an adventure with these simple yet spectacular tacos you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 extra-large eggs
- 8 (6-inch / 15 cm) white corn tortillas
- 8 ounces (225 grams) Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 6 scallions (spring onions), thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1.5 tablespoons (21 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or sea salt)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chipotle hot sauce or Tabasco, to taste
Instructions
- In a small 9-inch (23 centimeters) skillet, gently melt butter over medium heat, introducing the white portions of scallions and allowing them to soften for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Crack eggs into a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly with salt until uniformly combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour whisked eggs into the same skillet with sautéed scallions, reducing heat to medium-low and stirring consistently for approximately 5 minutes until eggs are almost completely set but still slightly creamy.
- Remove egg mixture from heat, permitting residual warmth to complete cooking process without overcooking.
- Simultaneously, warm a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, carefully toasting each tortilla for approximately 60 seconds on one side.
- Flip tortilla and immediately sprinkle of cheese across surface, allowing cheese to melt completely before transferring to serving plate.
- Distribute scrambled egg mixture evenly across tortillas, using approximately one-eighth portion per taco.
- Garnish each taco with fresh avocado slices and reserved green scallion segments.
- Complete preparation by drizzling hot sauce, then seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese maintains its melted consistency.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by grating cheese fresh: Store-bought shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Hand-grating delivers superior texture and richer taste.
- Timing matters for avocado perfection: Slice avocados moments before serving to maintain vibrant green color and prevent oxidation. Delicate flesh stays creamy and appetizing.
- Master low and slow egg technique: Gentle heat transforms eggs into luxurious, silky scrambles. Patience ensures tender, never rubbery results.
- Select peak-freshness eggs: Farm-fresh eggs provide superior taste and structural integrity. Bright yellow yolks and firm whites indicate optimal quality.
- Tortilla technique elevates dish: Quick pan-toasting creates crisp edges and prevents soggy disappointment. Warm tortillas become the perfect flavor vehicle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 122g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg