Mushroom and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Margaret Knoebel

Recipe by Kathleen Gill, Las Vegas, Nevada

Tested by Margaret Knoebel

Updated on Sep. 12, 2023

Breakfast tacos aren't unusual, but a rich and flavorful mushroom sauce takes these simple tacos from ordinary to extraordinary in no time. —Kathleen Gill, Las Vegas, Nevada

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Mushroom and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Contest Winner
Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 12 mini flour or whole wheat tortillas, warmed
  • Minced fresh tarragon, optional
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Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet, cook mushrooms over medium heat until reduced in size and starting to brown, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add almonds, onion and garlic; cook until nuts are toasted and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor. Add oil, salt and pepper; process until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat butter in same skillet over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Divide mushroom puree among tortillas; top with eggs, and tarragon if desired. Serve immediately.