How to Make the best Breakfast Smash Tacos ever
How to Make the best Breakfast Smash Tacos ever is a easy Mexican-American recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Leo Cooks Things on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $8.85 total, $2.21 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz Breakfast Sausage (mixed beef and pork, casing removed)
- 4 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce (shredded)
- 0.25 Yellow Onion (quarter, finely diced)
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, divided)
- 1 tbsp Louisiana Style Hot Sauce
- 1 tsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 Hot Pepper (small jalapeño, finely diced)
- pinch Salt (to taste)
- 4 Small Flour Tortillas (6‑inch diameter)
- 4 Wooden Skewers (optional, for presentation)
Instructions
Make Sweet‑Spicy Salad
Dice the quarter onion, shred the lettuce, and chop the chives. In a small bowl combine them with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce, 1 tsp honey, and a pinch of salt. Toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Prep the Sausage
Remove the casing from the breakfast sausage links and crumble the meat into a bowl. No extra seasoning is needed because the sausage is already seasoned.
Time: PT2M
Crisp the Sausage
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are golden and crispy, about 5‑7 minutes.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: medium‑high heat
Whisk the Eggs
In a mixing bowl whisk the 4 eggs with a pinch of salt. Stir in the shredded cheese, chopped chives, and diced hot pepper.
Time: PT2M
Scramble the Eggs
Add a splash of olive oil to the skillet (same pan if desired) and reduce heat to medium‑low. Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula until the eggs are fluffy and just set, about 3‑4 minutes.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium‑low heat
Toast the Tortillas
If using a tortilla press, place a small ball of dough (or a pre‑made tortilla) and press thin. Lightly oil the skillet and toast each tortilla for ~30 seconds per side until lightly browned and pliable.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium‑high heat
Assemble the Smash Tacos
Lay a toasted tortilla on a plate. Spoon a generous portion of scrambled eggs onto the center, top with crispy sausage, add a spoonful of the sweet‑spicy salad, and garnish with extra chives. Insert a wooden skewer if desired for a fun presentation.
Time: PT2M
Clean Up
Rinse and wash all used utensils, bowls, and the skillet. Soak the skillet if any stubborn bits remain.
Time: PT10M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 18g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Contains gluten, Contains dairy, Can be made gluten‑free with corn tortillas, Can be made dairy‑free with vegan cheese
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Wheat, Honey
Last updated: April 20, 2026






