Sheet Pan Breakfast Tacos (Print Version)

A quick, tasty Tex-Mex dish featuring baked eggs, cheese, and taco shells for a flavorful start.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 60 ml whole milk
03 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese

05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Taco Shells

07 - 8 small corn or flour taco shells

→ Vegetables (optional)

08 - 0.5 cup diced bell peppers
09 - 0.5 cup diced red onion
10 - 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

→ Toppings (optional)

11 - Salsa
12 - Sliced avocado
13 - Sour cream
14 - Hot sauce

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Place the taco shells side by side on the prepared pan, gently propping them open.
03 - Whisk together eggs, whole milk, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully blended.
04 - Evenly pour the egg mixture into each taco shell.
05 - Sprinkle diced bell peppers, red onion, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese over the eggs in each shell.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until eggs are set and cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
08 - Top with fresh cilantro and accompany with salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan, minimal dishes, and your entire breakfast emerges from the oven golden and ready.
  • The combination of crispy shells and creamy eggs feels indulgent without requiring any real skill.
  • It tastes fancy enough for guests but honest enough for a quiet morning alone.
02 -
  • Warm your taco shells for thirty seconds in the oven before filling them, or they'll crack the moment egg liquid hits them; this single step transforms the whole experience.
  • Don't overbake, or the eggs separate and weep liquid at the edges. The moment they look barely set, they're done.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper without fail; it prevents sticking and makes cleanup so easy you'll wonder why you ever scrambled eggs in a skillet.
  • Buy good cheese and freshly crack your pepper; these small details elevate something simple into something memorable.
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