Salsa Egg Tacos

Breakfast Tacos – Stuffed With Salsa Eggs!

These breakfast egg tacos are one of my back pocket meals – things I can throw together without looking at a recipe, or even really measuring anything. They’re a hearty crowd-pleaser that comes together quickly, making them pretty much the gold standard when it comes to breakfast on a busy morning. I will let you in on a secret, though – we are more likely to have them as breakfast for dinner! Here’s why you’ll love them…

• Comes together fast. Besides tortillas and toppings, all you need is salsa and eggs. The prep is minimal and the eggs cook quickly, so you can throw this meal together even when you are super busy!
• Perfect any time of the day. Yes, breakfast, brunch, or brinner, umm, I mean, dinner – no matter when you have a taco craving, you can whip up some egg tacos!
• Customizable. Use corn or gluten free flour tortillas to make it GF. Skip the cheese to make it dairy free. Let everyone add their own toppings. Cook it in mild or hot salsa, depending on how spicy you want it. Keep it vegetarian or serve with your favorite breakfast meats or other taco fillings. It’s completely up to you!

What You’ll Need

With only 3 ingredients plus tortillas and toppings, getting everything together takes no time at all. Scroll down to the recipe card to find exact amounts for everything.

• Salsa: Use your favorite store-bought brand, or make your own!
• Eggs: You can adjust the amount of eggs you cook to how many you need.
• Cheese: You can skip this, let each person add it to their own tacos, or sprinkle it on while the eggs are in the skillet to get it melty. Use your favorite – sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even pepper Jack for a little kick.
• Tortillas: I use corn tortillas because they’re naturally gluten-free, but you can also use flour tortillas or homemade gluten free tortillas. Also, try making your own corn tortillas – so good!
• Toppings: Try more salsa or pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, or whatever yoy like.

How to Make Salsa Egg Breakfast Tacos

Making these salsa egg tacos is so simple! In less than ten minutes, you’ll have tacos ready for the table.

• Start With the Salsa: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the salsa and spread it out over the entire pan, then warm it gently.
• Add the Eggs: One at a time, crack an egg into a small separate bowl. Use a spoon to make a “well” in the salsa, and gently pour in the egg. Repeat this with each egg you plan to use.

• Cover and Cook: Cover the pan and cook the eggs to your desired doneness.
• Add Some Cheese: If you like, sprinkle cheese over the top of your eggs and cover until melted.
• Assemble and Serve: Spoon two eggs into each tortilla, along with some of the salsa, and serve the tacos with your favorite toppings.

Tips for Success

Salsa egg tacos are really more of an art than a science. Still, here are some tips and tricks to make them just right for your family.

• Experiment with Salsas: I have tried these with both traditional salsa and black bean and corn salsa, and I love them both ways. They cook up a little thicker with the black bean salsa than your traditional tomato salsa, but that gives them a satisfying chunkiness.
• Try Different Tortillas: A lot of people think of flour tortillas when they think about tacos, but that’s not the only option. If you want gluten-free tortillas, go for ones made with corn flour, which is naturally gluten-free. You can also try using hard taco shells if you want to add a little crunch.
• Adjust the Amounts: While this recipe uses 4 eggs, you can add additional eggs if you have more mouths to feed and a bigger skillet. Really, you can make as many at a time as your skillet will allow. If you still need more after that, making a second batch is super quick and easy.

Can I Make These in Advance?

Although the eggs themselves are best when they’re made fresh, you can prep any toppings you plan to add ahead of time. Go ahead and chop up a few vegetables, grate a block of cheese, or grill up some pulled chicken or ground beef. You could even make your own salsa if you want to! That way, once you’re ready to make the meal, you can toss everything right in without any extra prep.