Smash Breakfast Tacos
April 20, 2026
Smash tacos are an exciting twist on traditional Mexican recipes. The process of smashing the meat into the tortilla adds flavor, helps the taco stay together and results in a crispy texture. This breakfast version makes a great weekend brunch, but you can make it for dinner too!
SERVINGS
6
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
30 min
Ingredients
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1pound L&B Fresh All Natural Breakfast Sausage
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2teaspoons L&B Taco Seasoning
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6taco-style flour tortillas
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1tablespoon olive oil
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6eggs
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1cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce
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¼cup L&B Fresh Mango Salsa
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¼cup crumbled queso fresco
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1avocado, cut into ¼ inch-thick slices
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Finely chopped cilantro, for garnish
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Sour cream, for garnish
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1 lime, cut into wedges
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Red pepper hot sauce, to taste
Directions
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1
In a medium bowl, combine the sausage and taco seasoning and mix well. Place ⅓ cup of the sausage onto each tortilla and press it flat, all the way to the edges of the tortilla.
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2
In a large pan over medium heat, place one tortilla sausage-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the tortilla and cook for 3 minutes more or until the tortilla is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Set aside.
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3
Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Crack 3 eggs into the pan and cook until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. If the egg whites are still runny, cover with a lid for up to 1 minute. Set aside and repeat with the remaining 3 eggs.
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4
To assemble the tacos: Top each taco with an equal amount of the lettuce, L&B Fresh Mango Salsa, queso fresco and avocado. Top each taco with an egg. Garnish with cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, a squeeze of lime and hot sauce to taste.