They’re breakfast. They’re lunch. They’re appetizers.
All of my favorite things that aren’t full of sugar.
I’m not going to go on and on and on about how I love breakfast food, and how it’s my absolute favorite.
But I’m not sure what else to say about them!
I get into food ruts big time, but I kind of don’t think it’s a bad thing. I mean, I like chips. And I like making chips into a meal, whether that’s BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos or these Breakfast Taco Bites.
I like doughnuts (don’t you?!).
I like chocolate.
I like cheese.
I like potatoes.
And so, I’m not going to apologize.
My sister once asked me why I have so many recipes that are pretty much the same. I had, like, 3 whole no-bake cookie recipes on the blog at that time. To be fair, it was quite a while ago that she said that. And I’ve gotten into different food ruts since then.
Like chips for dinner.
After I made these nachos, I was dreaming up all sorts of nacho ideas. I was also thinking Mexican food for Cinco de Mayo and breakfast ideas for Mother’s Day. And they just sort of happened.
These are super easy to make ahead, which is really one of the best things about them (I mean, other than the fact that they are tasty). It would be super easy to cook up your filling and refrigerate it up to a day in advance, then just scoop and bake.
I chose to mix most of the cheese into the eggs, because the thought of spooning the eggs in and then trying to top each one with a good amount of cheese seemed a little labor intensive. I’m actually glad I did though, because the cheese melts and acts as the glue between the chip and the filling, and it’s not nearly as messy when you’re eating them! I topped with just a bit of extra cheese before putting them in the oven.
I didn’t add any spice to the eggs (but you could if you like things really spicy!), so I like to top mine with a nice dollop of chunky salsa. A fresh pico de gallo would be fantastic, too!
Breakfast Taco Bites
Ingredients
- 36 tortilla chip scoops
- 3 breakfast sausage links
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper
- 3 slices bacon chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line tortilla chip scoops on a baking sheet. Set aside. *See note for make ahead directions.
- In a large frying pan, add the eggs, milk and salt. Cook, scrambling, over medium heat until completely cooked. Remove from the pan and place in a medium bowl.
- Remove sausage from links and scramble fry in the pan, breaking up with a spatula as the sausage cooks. Fry over medium heat until golden brown. Add peppers and cook 1-2 minutes until peppers are tender crisp. Remove from the pan and add to the eggs in the bowl.
- Add the bacon to the pan and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and add to the eggs in the bowl.
- Stir in 1 cup of cheese (this works best when egg mixture is luke warm and not hot, because otherwise the cheese will be one glob and not disperse throughout).
- Spoon egg mixture into tortilla chip scoops and top with remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes until hot and cheese is melted.
- Top with salsa as desired.
Notes
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Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
Breakfast is my favorite too! Love how fun these are. I would totally just keep popping these into my mouth one after the other. The addition of salsa sounds so yummy!
Ashley says
Thanks Jessica!
Melissa says
Oh my gosh, these speak my love language. Anything with bacon and cheese…sign me up!
Ashley says
Oh, that’s mine too!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Chips for breakfast? I am SO on board with that! These are so cute! And they look way way WAY more delicious than my normal PB toast 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, don’t worry, I’d never have enough energy to make these for breakfast! But I’m all about breakfast for lunch and dinner 🙂
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
I am sooo with you! Breakfast ALL THE WAY. It’s definitely my favorite meal of the day! Even if it doesn’t contain much sugar, I love it. These little bites are perfect!!
Ashley says
Thanks Sarah!
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
Best breakfast ever! These are super cute Ashley! They would be great for a party too.
Ashley says
Thanks Jessica!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
This is totally genius and the kind of breakfast I can get on boad with!
Ashley says
Thanks Rachelle!
Michelle says
Oh my gosh, these are adorable! Too, too cute. Count me in.
Ashley says
Thanks Michelle!
Allie | BakingAMoment says
Omg these look incredible!!! This could be dangerous- you know you just gave me permission to eat chips for breakfast, right? 😛
Ashley says
Haha, absolutely!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Count me in for chips for breakfast! These bites are genius!
Ashley says
Thanks Anna!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
These breakfast tacos look fantastic! I must say I’m usually not much of a breakfast eater but I bet I could take down a few of these if they were in front of me!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Shelby!
K / Pure & Complex says
This is such an inventive yet genius idea. I can make these taco bites and not have to worry if I’m eating way too much for breakfast. I just love this recipe.
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Ashley says
Thanks Kay!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Ugh! These are so cute my eyes just can’t even stand it! So to fix that sitch I think I’ll just have to eat them all. Cryin’ shame. 😀 Seriously though, these are SO freakin’ genius, Ashley! Thank you for giving me permission to eat tacos for bfast!
Ashley says
Haha, you can count on me! Thanks Sarah!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
YES! This is my kind of breakfast, Ashley! Anything sitting on a chip gets my attention! Pinned!
Ashley says
Perfect! Thanks Annie!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
Combining nachos and breakfast sounds like a brilliant idea! And I totally get the food rut thing, I do that too, think of only one kind of food for ages and don’t want anything else!
Ashley says
Haha, good thing I alternate between nachos and doughnuts, right? 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
These breakfast bites are so fun and look like the perfect brunch item!
Ashley says
Thanks Hayley!
Danielle says
I love eggs, we eat breakfast for dinner a lot around here. These little breakfast taco bites are too cute and such a great idea!
Ashley says
Thanks Danielle! I think I have about 5 dozen eggs in my fridge right now. Is that too much? Lol
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Breakfast foods are my favorite and I can never resist mini food. Love these adorable taco bites! So much fun and the flavors sound perfect!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Seriously the best of both worlds: mexican and breakfast!
Ashley says
Right?! Thanks Meg!
Michelle { A Latte Food } says
I am the queen of food ruts! Once I get stuck on something, I just can’t let it go until I find my new obsession…which might be these taco bites! Seriously, chips for breakfast? Oh yeah, I am right there. Loving these!
amanda @ fake ginger says
I am all about chips for breakfast! This is a brilliant idea!
Ashley says
Right?! Thanks Amanda 🙂
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
I love these little taco bites Ashley! So creative and cute! Pinned!
Ashley says
Thanks Mariah!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Anytime I can eat chips for breakfast I am a happy girl! 🙂 These taco bites looks super tasty.
Ashley says
Me too! Thanks Allison 🙂
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
These are so cute Ashley! And food ruts are my life. If I didn’t have a food blog it would be doughnuts and PB&J all day, every day 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, I’m pretty sure you can think of a few different ways to make doughnuts and PB&J!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I love small bites . . I’m all about snacks, apps, and finger foods!! love these taco bites and the tortilla chip scoops are like the best things ever!!!
Ashley says
They are my favorite! Thanks Alice!
Shinee says
Cutest ever! I’ve been thinking about making an appetizer with those tortilla chip cups, such a great idea! Love your presentation, the photo and styling! And I LOVE your new site look! Congrats, Ashley!
Ashley says
Thanks Shinee! They are so fun!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
So perfect for brunch! The perfect breakfast bite!
Ashley says
Thanks Krista!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
I’m totally ok with this rut. What a brilliant creation for breakfast! LOVE The new look!!
Ashley says
Haha, one of many I often fall into… 🙂 Thanks Julie!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Mini breakfast food is definitely the best kind of breakfast food…especially when there are tacos involved. 😉
Ashley says
Yes! Thanks Justine!
My Kitchen Craze says
I love breakfast bites!! I could pot 4-5 of these cute things in my mouth. They are perfect for a brunch! And breakfast ROCKS! 😉
Ashley says
Always! I might have popped more than that…. 🙂
Tonia says
I’m totally with you on the chips for dinner. Give me a great appetizer and I will make a meal out of it! I can’t wait to have chips for breakfast too!
Ashley says
It’s so much more fun! Thanks Tonia 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I love this! On Saturday I made us breakfast tacos, which I love. Nothing like mexican food for breakfast. Now I can make these super cute taco bites!
Ashley says
Breakfast tacos are another favorite! Breakfast + Mexican = the best!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
This is such a fun breakfast! I could possibly become a breakfast person with these little bites.
Ashley says
You mean you’re not a breakfast person?! I didn’t know people like that existed! Lol. I am such a huge breakfast person!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
What a fun breakfast you make! The kids would gobble them right up!
Ashley says
Thanks Melanie!
Homemade & Yummy says
These sound like a fun little thing to eat. I have pinned them on my “ANYTIME” Pinterest board.
Ashley says
Haha, perfect! Right where they belong! Thanks!
marcie says
I love these little breakfast bites — my kids would love these! And the new look of your site is just gorgeous, Ashley! 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks so much Marcie!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
Super cute! My husband will love them! I am not a big breakfast fan, but I do love doughnuts, cheese, potatoes, and chocolate 🙂
Ashley says
Well then I guess we can still be friends. Lol. Thanks Kacey!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a fun breakfast idea! I think this would be a great recipe to bring to a brunch!
Ashley says
Thanks Laura! These would be perfect for that!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I absolutely LOVE these taco bites, Ashley! I’ve made something very similar, but used ground beef instead of eggs. This is such a great appetizer! And I think I could eat this for any meal, too. Sounds delicious!
Ashley says
Definitely! I can eat eggs for every meal of the day and not get tired of them!