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Cajun Breakfast Tacos

Hearty breakfast tacos filled with spicy scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, and diced bell pepper. Served in warm tortillas for a flavorful start to the morning.

22 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

CajunBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 8 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb sliced andouille sausage and 1 diced green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

  3. 3

    Whisk 1 tsp Cajun seasoning into 8 beaten large eggs. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour into the skillet, and scramble until set.

  4. 4

    Spoon the egg scramble evenly into 8 warmed corn tortillas and serve.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Cajun Breakfast Tacos reach?

For Cajun Breakfast Tacos, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of andouille in Cajun Breakfast Tacos?

The entry for Cajun Breakfast Tacos calls for 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I make Cajun Breakfast Tacos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cajun Breakfast Tacos is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Cajun Breakfast Tacos gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cajun Breakfast Tacos is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage and the Cajun seasoning.

Does Cajun Breakfast Tacos contain eggs?

Yes: 8 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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