Mexican Breakfast Cups Recipe

Name: Mexican Breakfast Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Sausage; 1/2 cups Diced Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Roughly Chopped; 4 ounces, weight Can Of Green Chilis; 2 whole Large Flour Tortillas; 1/2 cups Cotija Cheese, Shredded; 4 whole Eggs; 1/4 cups Milk; 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Start browning sausage; halfway through, add the tomatoes, cilantro and chilis. Stir well and continue cooking until sausage is done. Set aside.
3
Cut each tortilla into thirds, then in thirds across to make squares. Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Place tortilla pieces in each muffin cup covering the bottom and as much of the sides as possible. You may have to use two tortilla pieces to completely cover the cup. Sprinkle a little of the cheese in the bottom of each tortilla cup.
4
Whisk together eggs, milk, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Divide the sausage mixture among the tortilla cups, about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cup. Then add egg mixture to the tortilla cups, filling them just over 3/4 ful. Top each cup with the remaining cheese. Bake cups for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are set. Serve immediately.

401

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Sausage, 1/2 cups Diced Tomatoes, 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Roughly Chopped, 4 ounces, weight Can Of Green Chilis, and more.

Yes, Mexican Breakfast Cups falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Breakfast Cups

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