Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos

Name: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp water; 1 tbsp butter; 3 corn and flour blend tortillas; 6 strips cooked bacon; 3 slices gouda cheese

These breakfast tacos layer fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted gouda on warm corn and flour tortillas for a handheld, satisfying morning meal ready in under 15 minutes.

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🏷️Gouda cheese

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Total

12 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp butter
3 corn and flour blend tortillas
6 strips cooked bacon
3 slices gouda cheese

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Instructions

1
Crack eggs into a medium bowl.
2
Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
3
Add a splash of water to the eggs.
4
Whisk the eggs until they are well combined and slightly frothy.
5
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
6
Place the tortillas in the skillet and warm for about 30-60 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
7
In a separate skillet, heat the pre-cooked bacon until warmed through and slightly crispy.
8
Flip the tortillas and top each with torn pieces of gouda cheese. Continue to warm until the cheese is melted.
9
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet used for the bacon and scramble until cooked to your liking.
10
Remove the cheesy tortillas from the skillet and place them on plates.
11
Top each tortilla with a portion of the scrambled eggs.
12
Add two strips of crispy bacon on top of the eggs.
13
Fold the tacos and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame before filling to keep them pliable and prevent tearing.
Add cheese to warm eggs off the heat so it melts from residual warmth without cooking the eggs further.
Cook bacon ahead and reheat in the oven for evenly crispy strips without stovetop attention.

Substitutions

Gouda → sharp cheddar or monterey jack (milder flavor, same melt quality)
Corn and flour blend tortillas → all corn or all flour depending on preference and availability
Butter → olive oil or bacon fat for cooking eggs (adds richness)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat eggs gently and toast tortillas before reassembling.

Common Questions

Can I make these ahead?

Scramble the eggs and cook the bacon ahead, then warm the tortillas and assemble fresh. The tacos are best eaten immediately while the cheese is melted and tortillas are warm.

What cheese can I use instead of gouda?

Cheddar, monterey jack, or oaxaca cheese work well as substitutes—choose a cheese that melts easily.

Should I use corn or flour tortillas?

This recipe uses a blend of both. Corn tortillas are more traditional for breakfast tacos and hold up well; flour tortillas are softer and larger. Use whichever you prefer or have on hand.