Imagine a breakfast so irresistible that it transforms your morning routine from mundane to extraordinary! These Frico Egg Breakfast Tacos are not just a meal; they're a culinary adventure that combines the crispy magic of melted cheese, perfectly cooked eggs, and the vibrant flavors of Mexican-inspired cuisine. Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with a dish that's as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious, promising to make your taste buds dance and your hunger completely satisfied.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan or your choice)
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by shredding the cheese, slicing the avocado, and chopping fresh cilantro.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese in a thin, even circle directly on the skillet, creating a lacy cheese disk.
- Allow the cheese to melt and turn golden and crispy around the edges, which takes approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully crack an egg directly onto the melted cheese disk, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the egg until the white is set and the yolk reaches your desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes.
- While the egg is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or directly over a gas flame for 30 seconds on each side.
- Carefully transfer the frico egg onto a warm tortilla using a spatula.
- Top with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Repeat the process for remaining eggs and tortillas.
- Serve immediately while the frico cheese is crisp and the egg is hot.
Tips
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use a hard, sharply flavored cheese like Parmesan or aged cheddar for the crispiest, most flavorful frico base.
- Temperature Control: Keep your skillet at medium heat to ensure the cheese melts evenly without burning.
- Timing is Key: Watch the cheese carefully as it turns golden - you want a crisp, lacy texture that will serve as your unique taco "shell".
- Egg Doneness Hack: For perfectly cooked eggs, cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute of cooking to help set the egg whites while keeping the yolk runny.
- Tortilla Pro Tip: If you have a gas stove, briefly charring your corn tortillas directly on the flame adds an authentic, smoky flavor.
- Prep in Advance: You can prepare the cheese disks and slice avocados beforehand to make morning cooking faster and easier.
- Customize Your Tacos: Feel free to add hot sauce, salsa, or extra herbs to personalize your breakfast creation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 380mg
