B.E.C. Breakfast Bites (Print Version)

Golden baked bites with hash browns, bacon, eggs, and cheddar cheese in soft tortillas.

# Components:

→ Homemade Tortillas

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
04 - 3/4 cup warm water

→ Filling

05 - 1 1/2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
06 - 6 slices bacon
07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
10 - 2 tablespoons butter
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

13 - Cooking spray or melted butter (for brushing)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add vegetable oil and gradually mix in warm water until a soft dough forms. Knead for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth, then divide into 12 equal balls. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
03 - On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a thin 6-inch (15 cm) circle.
04 - Cook each tortilla on a hot, dry skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute per side until lightly browned. Keep covered with a towel to retain softness.
05 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet until crispy. Remove, drain excess fat, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Discard excess grease from skillet.
06 - Melt butter in the same skillet, add thawed hash browns, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper.
07 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Pour into skillet with hash browns and cook gently, scrambling until just set. Remove from heat, then fold in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped bacon.
08 - Place a tortilla on a work surface, add about 2 heaping tablespoons of the egg mixture in the center, then roll tightly, tucking in the ends to form a small burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
09 - Arrange bites seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with melted butter or spray with cooking spray.
10 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and heated through. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like a loaded breakfast burrito but stay perfectly portable, no messy dripping.
  • Homemade tortillas are easier than you think and make these feel genuinely special.
  • You can prep them the night before and just pop them in the toaster oven on busy mornings.
  • The sharp cheddar melts into every bite, creating little pockets of flavor that keep you coming back.
02 -
  • If your eggs are overcooked before they even hit the oven, the whole bite gets rubbery; stop cooking while they're still a tiny bit soft and the residual heat does the rest.
  • Thawed hash browns that still hold moisture will turn your tortillas soggy, so squeeze them firmly in a clean kitchen towel before cooking.
03 -
  • Rolling tortillas thinner than you think is necessary prevents thick, doughy bites; aim for the thickness of a coin.
  • Brushing with butter instead of cooking spray gives you that restaurant-quality golden, crispy exterior.
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