Breakfast Taquitos are an easy make-ahead, freezer-friendly morning meal the whole family will enjoy. This recipe features Lilydale® Breakfast Chicken Sausages and can be prepared in a batch to simplify busy weekday mornings.
Back to Routine
Summer’s leisurely days — vacations, beach trips, and relaxed schedules — give way to school and work routines. With time suddenly limited, planning ahead makes it much easier to serve healthy, satisfying breakfasts. These taquitos are a great example of a breakfast you can prepare ahead and freeze for busy mornings.
About Lilydale®
Lilydale® has been offering quality poultry products for decades. They carry a wide range of fresh, frozen, and fully cooked items, including breakfast sausages in both chicken and turkey varieties. For this recipe I use Lilydale® Breakfast Chicken Sausages, which work wonderfully in these taquitos.
Why Chicken Breakfast Sausage?
Besides great flavor, Lilydale® Breakfast Chicken Sausages offer a leaner option: they contain no nitrites and have less fat and fewer calories than many traditional pork sausages. That makes them a good fit for a lighter, protein-rich breakfast.
What Is a Taquito?
A taquito — literally “little taco” — is a small tortilla wrapped around a filling such as meat, cheese or chicken, traditionally fried until crisp. Taquitos are often made with corn tortillas, while a similar dish called flautas usually uses flour tortillas.
Baked, Not Deep-Fried
While deep-fried taquitos are undeniably tasty, baking them keeps this version lighter and less greasy. In the oven they turn golden and crisp without excess oil, especially when using lean chicken sausage.
Make-Ahead Breakfast
These taquitos are excellent for batch cooking. Bake a large tray, cool completely, then freeze individual portions. Reheat in the microwave or oven for a quick, wholesome breakfast on hectic mornings.
Not Just for Breakfast
These taquitos work as a hearty after-school snack, a protein-rich post-workout bite, or a casual dinner paired with salad and guacamole. They’re versatile and easy to adapt to different mealtime needs.
Get More Inspiration
For other recipe ideas using Lilydale® products, check their recipe resources for additional meal inspiration.
Recipe
Breakfast Taquitos
Ingredients
- 375 gram Lilydale® Breakfast Chicken Sausage 1 package
- 5 eggs large
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- ½ cup spinach leaves chopped
- 10 corn tortillas
- salt & pepper, to taste
- cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake sausages for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
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While sausages cook, whisk the eggs and scramble them over medium heat.
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Once sausages are cooked, slice them.
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Warm tortillas: place them on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave about 1 minute until pliable.
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Assemble taquitos by dividing the eggs, cheese, sausage and spinach among the tortillas.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Roll each tortilla around the filling and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Lightly brush with olive oil or spray with cooking spray to prevent cracking.
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Bake until golden, about 12–15 minutes. Serve with salsa and/or guacamole.
Notes
When working with corn tortillas, roll quickly and get them into the oven so they don’t dry out.
To freeze: after baking, cool completely, pack into freezer bags and store in the freezer. Reheat in the microwave or bake on a sheet for about 20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
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Calories: 198 kcal
| Carbohydrates: 12 g
| Protein: 11 g
| Fat: 12 g
