Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast

Jun 26

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes

These Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Tacos are everything I love about breakfast wrapped up in a soft, warm tortilla — crispy tots, melty cheesy eggs, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a little jalapeño heat to wake you up right. A spoonful of cool sour cream and fresh cilantro seals the deal. They’re simple, satisfying, and a little bit spicy — just how I like it.

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*Crunchy tots, creamy eggs, juicy tomatoes, and jalapeño heat*

This version of breakfast tacos is unapologetically indulgent in all the right ways. The tater tots give that unbeatable crisp, kind of like a lazy hash brown hack. But what really sets this combo apart is the burst of sweetness from the cherry tomatoes against the heat of the jalapeño. And the sour cream? That’s your built-in flavor balance — cooling things down and making every bite feel a little creamy and indulgent.

I love tossing this together when I want something that feels a bit more special than plain eggs and toast, but still takes under 30 minutes. It also hits that perfect sweet spot for serving to friends on a casual weekend morning — you can air fry the tots, scramble the eggs while they cook, and have a taco bar ready in no time. Just don’t forget to give those cherry tomatoes a little salt to bring out their flavor!

These also happen to be super forgiving. You can play around with spice levels, add extra toppings like avocado or hot sauce, or even turn them into breakfast burritos if you're in a grab-and-go mood. But honestly? They're perfect just as they are.

Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 430

2 cups frozen tater tots
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
6 large eggs
¼ cup milk
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 small flour tortillas
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
¼ cup sour cream
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

Step 1

Preheat your oven or air fryer to 425°F and cook the tater tots for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Step 2

While the tots bake, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and scramble gently until soft and barely set, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese and remove from heat.

Step 4

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and flexible.

Step 5

Assemble each taco: start with a handful of crispy tater tots, then add a scoop of cheesy scrambled eggs.

Step 6

Top with quartered cherry tomatoes, a few slices of jalapeño, a spoonful of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Step 7

Serve immediately while warm — napkins recommended!

Make it your own!

🥑 Add avocado
Creamy avocado slices make these even more satisfying and heart-healthy.
🧊 Make it meal-prep friendly
Prep the tots and eggs ahead of time and store separately for quick morning assembly.
🔥 Go extra spicy
Add hot sauce, chipotle crema, or pickled jalapeños for an extra flavor kick.
🌯 Turn it into a burrito
Wrap it all in a larger tortilla for a grab-and-go version.
🧀 Switch up the cheese
Try Monterey Jack or a spicy pepper jack for a different flavor twist.