Sheet Pan Breakfast Tacos (Printable version)

A quick, satisfying morning meal with eggs, cheese, and baked taco shells.

# Ingredient list:

→ Eggs

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese

05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Taco Shells

07 - 8 small corn or flour taco shells

→ Vegetables (optional)

08 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
09 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
10 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

→ Toppings (optional)

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

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Place taco shells side by side on the prepared sheet pan, gently propping them open.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Divide egg mixture evenly among the taco shells.
05 - Sprinkle diced bell peppers, red onion, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the eggs in each shell.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until eggs are set and cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with desired toppings.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Hands-off cooking lets you focus on actually waking up instead of tending the stove
  • Customizable toppings mean everyone can build their perfect breakfast without extra work
  • Eggs bake up incredibly fluffy and evenly distributed, no more dry edges or runny centers
02 -
  • Overfilling the shells leads to spillage and uneven cooking, so resist the urge to add just a little more
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly and cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • The pan must be truly hot before the eggs go in or they will spread too much before setting
03 -
  • Grating your own cheese melts better than pre-shredded bags coated in anti-caking agents
  • Position your oven rack in the upper third so cheese bubbles and browns without burning the shells
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