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Breakfast Taquitos

Published: Sep 7, 2019 · Modified: May 3, 2020 by Colleen 62 Comments

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Breakfast Taquitos are a make-ahead, freezer-friendly breakfast that the whole family will love. This post is sponsored by Lilydale®. As always, all opinions are my own.

Baked Breakfast Taquitos with Salsa Dip

Back to Routine

Summertime, with its long lazy days, vacations, beach days, road trips, and picnics are over for another year. It's that time of year when we get back to work and school, back to routines, back to regular, healthy meals.

Back to routine means back to the busy-ness and bustle of trying to fit everything into the week, and it can be a challenge to fit healthy meals into it all. That's why it's great to plan ahead, and why I'm partnering with Lilydale® to use their  Breakfast Chicken Sausages for these breakfast taquitos.

A plate of taquitos on a table

About Lilydale®

Lilydale® has been providing Canadians with quality poultry products for over 75 years. Although they have a wide variety of products; fresh, frozen and fully cooked, like their Oven Roasted Carved Chicken Breast Strips that I used in this recipe for Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup, and we especially love Lilydale's® breakfast sausage. They have both chicken and turkey breakfast sausage available, and I'm using chicken breakfast sausage for these breakfast taquitos.

Breakfast Chicken Sausage

Why Chicken Breakfast Sausage?

First of all, because it tastes delicious. Secondly, Lilydale®  Breakfast Chicken Sausages have no nitrites, 35% less fat, and 35% fewer calories than regular pork breakfast sausage.

baked breakfast sausages

What is a Taquito?

Taquito is a Mexican dish, and the name, taquito, means "little taco". It's a small tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat, cheese, or chicken and then deep-fried. The name is used interchangeably with Flautas, but technically the two are different. Taquitos are made with corn tortillas, while flauta are made using flour tortillas.

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Assembling Taquitos

Baked, Not Deep Fried Taquitos

Deep-Fried Taquitos are, of course, delicious. However, to keep this a healthy breakfast option, I am baking the breakfast taquitos. In the oven, they become crisp and golden. And because I'm using lean Lilydale® chicken breakfast sausage, they are not greasy at all.

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Make-Ahead Breakfast

One of the best things about this recipe is that you can make a big batch, bake them up, and freeze them cool. Perfect for those busy weekday mornings, because a healthy and delicious breakfast is waiting for you. Just microwave until warm.

A package of sausage on a table

Not Just For Breakfast

Although these taquitos are delicious for breakfast, they are also a perfect after school snack, and a low carb, high protein post-workout bite. And if you, like we do, occasionally love a breakfast for dinner night, these are delicious alongside a salad and some guacamole for dipping.

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Get More Inspiration

Head on over to Lilydale's® website recipe page for ideas on how you can use their products for all of life's moments, big and small.

Baked taquitos on a tray

 

 

Baked Breakfast Taquitos with Salsa Dip

Breakfast Taquitos

Corn tortillas wrapped around sausage, egg, & cheese, and then baked for a delicious and healthy breakfast that can be made ahead & frozen for those busy mornings
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

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

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Place sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Bake sausages 20 minutes, turning halfway through
  • While sausage is cooking, whisk the eggs, and scramble them over medium heat.
  • Once cooked, slice sausages
  • Put tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Warm in the microwave about 1 minute until pliable
  • Assemble the taquitos: Divide the eggs, cheese, sausage, and spinach over the tortillas
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Roll each tortilla around the filling and place, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Lightly brush with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. (This will keep them from cracking)
  • Bake until golden, 12-15 minutes
  • Serve with salsa and/or guacamole

Notes

If you substitute flour tortillas for the corn tortillas, use the small fajita sized flour tortillas.
When using corn tortillas, work quickly to roll them up and get them into the oven so that they don't dry out.
To freeze breakfast taquitos, after baking, allow them to cool completely. Pack them into freezer bags and store them in the freezer. To reheat, microwave until warm, or put them on a baking sheet in the oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Stine Mari

    September 13, 2019 at 5:32 am

    I actually prefer them baked over deep-fried! I think this looks amazing, and I'm going to look for those chicken sausages now.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 13, 2019 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Stine, They are just as good baked, and not greasy like deep fried ones. You can find Lilydale® Chicken Breakfast Sausages in most grocery stores.

      Reply
  2. Kelly Anthony

    September 13, 2019 at 5:30 am

    I love your idea of making these for dinner. We love breakfast for dinner and taquitos.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 13, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      Hi Kelly, breakfast for dinner is so nice, and these are perfect!

      Reply
  3. Renu

    September 13, 2019 at 3:07 am

    I am loving this. My daughter loves chicken and I think she will like this and have a fuss free breakfast. Happier days ahead...

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 13, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Renu, I hope your daughter (and you) love them!

      Reply
  4. Kacie Morgan

    September 13, 2019 at 3:05 am

    These look delicious. They’d be great for a dinner party, although I’d also love to keep them all to myself haha!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 13, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks Kacie, yes, these would be great for a party, too!-

      Reply
  5. Jere Cassidy

    September 12, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    great breakfast idea to bake ahead. I love sausages so this would be good anytime.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 13, 2019 at 7:25 am

      Hi Jere, these Lilydale® chicken breakfast sausages are so good! If you love sausages, you won't be disappointed.

      Reply
  6. [email protected]

    September 12, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    What a fun recipe, Colleen! I would love to have these taquitos for breakfast (or as you suggest, dinner or snack with guacamole dip). The crunch of the taquitos would be so appealing and the filling so flavourful. I must try them soon. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 13, 2019 at 7:23 am

      You're welcome, Denise! It really is a fun recipe, and I hope you try it.

      Reply
  7. Analida Braeger

    September 12, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    This is my kind of breakfast! I have to eat something warm and savory in the morning and this dish has it all! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 12, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Analida, for warm and savory breakfasts, this recipe hits all the bases. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Heather

    September 12, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    As a teacher I'm always looking for some good make ahead breakfasts so I can't wait to add these into my weekly rotation!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 12, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Hi Heather! I think you are going to love these breakfast taquitos! Happy back to school!

      Reply
  9. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    September 12, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Oooh I can't wait for breakfast to com! So loving this recipe. It looks really delicious and Lilydale® Breakfast Chicken Sausages are perfect.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      Hey Maggie, Lilydale® breakfast sausages are so good! And we love how lean these chicken sausages are.

      Reply
  10. Lizzy

    September 12, 2019 at 6:17 am

    These are so cute & what a unique breakfast. I wonder if you could freeze them?

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 12, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      Lizzy, these are a totally freezer friendly recipe! Check out the recipe notes for freezing instructions.

      Reply
  11. Leanne

    September 11, 2019 at 5:03 am

    We love Lilydale breakfast sausages in our house, and this recipe would be a fun new way to enjoy them. I appreciate that these taquitos are baked, not fried, and that I can make them ahead for busy mornings. Great recipe Colleen!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 11, 2019 at 7:53 am

      Thanks Leanne. These are simple, but delicious, and I think you'll love them!

      Reply
    • Mikayla

      September 14, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      Such a perfect, ready to go breakfast. The struggle is real in the morning when I have a cranky hungry toddler wanting food, I often go without so I love having something yummy and filling already prepped! I have to try that sausage too!

      Reply
      • Colleen

        September 15, 2019 at 2:18 pm

        Hi Mikayla, Hopefully these will help so that you don't have to go without! Your toddler might even enjoy them, too.

  12. Andrea

    September 08, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    This is awesome! Flavorful breakfast that you can take on the go.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 08, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Breakfast on the go is always awesome, Andrea!

      Reply
  13. Annissa

    September 08, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    This takes the boredom right out of breakfast! I love Mexican food any time of the day! Wonderful idea.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 08, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      Right, Annissa? Mexican food all day would make me happy, too. Hope you give these a try!

      Reply
  14. Traci

    September 08, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    Wow so easy and delicious! We always love to meal prep our breakfast and this is just perfect. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 08, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      Hi Traci, this is a perfect breakfast meal prep. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Jessica Formicola

    September 08, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Any time I can have Mexican food for breakfast, I'm down! These look so good and I can't wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      September 08, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      Hi Jessica! I know that you'll love these breakfast taquitos, if you love Mexican for breakfast.

      Reply
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