Breakfast tacos! Eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — any time is good for a FRIED CHEESE corn tortilla!This is our family-favorite recipe for simple, but irresistible breakfast tacos! We make them 2-3 times a month!
4green onionsvery thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
8large eggs
Salt and pepper
8ouncesMonterey jack cheesegrated
8corn tortillas
1large ripe avocadosmall dice
Hot sauceI like Tabasco or Choula
Freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
In a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and then add the white part of the green onions with a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with ½ teaspoon salt until totally smooth. (Sometimes I give the eggs a quick whirl in the blender to do this.)
Add the eggs to the skillet with the green onions and cook for 5 minutes until almost set. Turn off the heat and let the residual heat finish cooking the eggs.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small handful (about 3 tablespoons) of Monterey jack cheese into a 6-inch circle. (You might be able to fit a few tortillas at a time). Cook until the cheese is crispy and golden, wiping out any grease from the pan as needed. Then place a corn tortilla on top of the cheese, flip, and cook for 30 seconds to warm the other side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Fill the crispy cheese tortillas with scrambled eggs. Top with the green onions, diced avocado and hot sauce. Top with a little freshly cracked pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
RECIPE NOTES
I like to scramble eggs in a separate bowl and then add them to the skillet. Cook low and slow for creamy, soft scrambled eggs! You could also use a mixture of egg whites and yolks to reduce the fat and calories, if you prefer.
Add in breakfast potatoes, hash browns bacon, breakfast sausage, salsa, hot sauce — any of your favorite toppings will work! You could also add sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh salsa, red bell pepper, or green pepper.
Be sure to separate the white and green parts of the green onions. I like to sauté the white parts, which are more intensely flavored. The green parts are milder in flavor and make a great topping!
Watching your carbs? You could use low-carb tortillas for this recipe, or even use the fried cheese alone as the tortilla.