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Tasty Baked Tacos Recipe

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These Tasty Baked Tacos combine crispy bacon, seasoned potatoes, scrambled eggs, and melted Monterey Jack cheese in soft corn tortillas, baked to perfection for a hearty and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Dairy

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 8 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 oz)

Produce

  • 4 cups potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

Pantry

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix (from 6.25 oz container)
  • 8 soft corn tortillas (6 inch)

Instructions

  1. Bake and Chop the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange 4 slices of bacon on an ungreased cookie sheet with sides. Bake the bacon for 10 minutes until crisp. Let the bacon cool for about 5 minutes, then coarsely chop it into small pieces for later use.
  2. Cook the Seasoned Potatoes: While the bacon bakes, heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups of cubed potatoes and stir to coat them in the oil. Sprinkle 2 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning over the potatoes and stir well. Cook the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until they are soft when pierced with a knife.
  3. Prepare the Tortillas: In an ungreased 13×9-inch glass baking dish, arrange 8 soft corn tortillas standing against each other to form open taco shells. This setup keeps the tortillas ready for filling and baking.
  4. Scramble the Eggs: In a clean skillet, cook 8 well-beaten eggs over medium heat, stirring frequently until they start to scramble and are just set. Remove from heat promptly to prevent overcooking, leaving them slightly soft for a creamier texture during baking.
  5. Assemble and Fill the Tacos: Fill each prepared tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the seasoned potatoes from the previous step. Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs and chopped bacon into each tortilla. Top each taco with 1 tablespoon of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Bake and Serve: Place the assembled tacos in the oven and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a 10-inch skillet for cooking potatoes to ensure even cooking.
  • Do not grease the baking dish or cookie sheet to help bacon and tortillas crisp properly.
  • Scramble eggs just until set to keep them creamy after baking.
  • You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar or your favorite melting cheese.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor.

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