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Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups (Breakfast On The Go / Mini Taquitos)

By:Nagi
Published:4 Feb '15Updated:24 Mar '19
40 Comments
Recipe v

Freezable, microwavable, food you can eat with your hands – These Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups are useful for people like myself who regularly eat breakfast while driving!

These are like the Italian version of Breakfast Enchiladas!

Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups on a work desk with takeaway coffee cup, computer and notebook

The inspiration to make these came after a particularly embarrassing incident. I hate traffic and Sydney traffic is notoriously bad, especially when you live in an area where it’s one lane roads in and out. I live quite far from the city so when I have morning meetings, I like to make them early so I can beat the traffic.

They are usually meetings over breakfast but I am one of those people that need to eat asap upon waking, otherwise I feel ill. So I was up before 5am, took my dog out for a quick run then in the car with a thermos of coffee and toast to munch while driving by 6am.

In the city before 7, I hopped out of my car and strode towards the cafe I was meeting my friend at.

As I approached, he started sniggering and said “I thought we were meeting over breakfast?”

“Well yes….aren’t we at a cafe?”, I quipped in response.

“So you’re having a second breakfast?” he asked, still grinning.

I like to think I’m pretty good at smart ass responses, but at this, I fumbled, not wanting to admit I’d already had breakfast.

Then he pointed at my shirt.

I looked down, and saw my BLACK top was covered in toast crumbs. I mean COVERED. Women will understand when I say there are certain fabrics that crumbs CLING to, and I was wearing one of THOSE tops…..

I still regularly eat breakfast in the car. But I created this crumb free breakfast so I’ll look presentable when I arrive at my destination. 🙂

Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups and paper takeaway bag

These are a great breakfast on the run. The filling holds together well so you won’t get bits falling out as you eat it. And they are made with soft taco shells (mini tortillas), so they don’t crumble when you bite into them. I also prefer making these with small tortillas rather than full size ones because they are “hand held” size. But of course, you can make them with regular tortillas too. 🙂

They are freezable and can be reheated in the microwave, though the oven is better because then the tortilla crisps up (but still does not crumble much). And you can change up the filling to your taste. Bacon is great, as is chorizo (cook them the same way as per the recipe), salmon (smoked or canned), corn, beans or any other diced vegetables (as long as they are sautéed so they aren’t watery).

The scrambled eggs in this are not a pure yellow colour of standard scrambled eggs because I like to use the flavour of the sausages (or bacon!) to fry the eggs. Flavour over appearance!

So this is one for all those who eat breakfast on the run like I do. Food you can eat without ending up with crumbs all over you!

– Nagi

Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups in a basket with glass of orange juice

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Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups (Mini Oven Baked Taquitos) - freezable and microwavable, these are great for breakfast on the go. No mess, no crumbs!

Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups (Breakfast On The Go / Mini Taquitos)

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 35 mins
Breakfast, Brunch
Italian-esque
5 from 9 votes
Servings8
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Great food on the go, freezable and microwavable. These are made using soft tacos (small tortillas) so they are a great size for eating on the move with your hands. The tortillas bake crisp but do not crumble and the filling holds together well when you bite into it. The scrambled egg is flavoured so it is not the usual pale yellow colour, it is a slightly brown colour.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz / 300g spicy Italian Sausages (Note 1)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion , diced (brown, yellow, white, spanish)
  • 3 birds eye chillis , sliced (adjust amount to taste - Note 2)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated cheese (I used cheddar, any other flavoured cheese that melts works fine)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , thinly sliced (or sub with 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs - basil, parsley, oregano)
  • 8 small tortillas , corn or flour (around 6" / 12 cm rounds)
  • Olive oil , for brushing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Spray a baking tray with oil, or line with parchment/baking paper.
  • Remove sausages from casings.
  • Heat oil in a large fry pan over high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up into chunky pieces, until nicely browned. Remove from pan.
  • Turn stove down to medium high and melt butter in the same pan (don't clean the pan). Add the onion, chills and garlic and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and a light golden brown.
  • Add the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir slowly, not vigorously, using a wooden spoon until the eggs are "holding together" but are still wet - about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the stove, stir through the sausage, cheese and basil leaves.
  • Divide filling between the tortillas.
  • Roll up the tortillas and place on the baking tray, seam side down. Brush with olive oil (optional), then bake for 15 to 20 minutes until light golden and slightly crisp.
  • Serve while warm.
  • To freeze, allow to cool then place in the freezer. To reheat, defrost then reheat in the oven (to make it crisp again) or in the microwave (the tortilla will reheat soft so it will be more like a burrito).

Recipe Notes:

1. The tastiness of this depends on the sausages you get. Real Italian sausages are "chunky" in texture, you can see white bits of fat and they have great flavour which is used as the "seasoning" in this. Better value sausages have fillings to bulk it out so you won't get the same result. If you use the cheaper sausages, I suggest upping the flavours by adding some extra flavours like chilli, paprika and Italian seasoning.
2. The spiciness of the chilli reduces if you freeze it so if you like spicy, add more chillies.
3. Nutrition per roll up. You can reduce the calories by using lean Italian Sausages - see below.
Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups Nutrition
 
Nutrition per roll up assuming you make this using Lean Turkey Italian Sausages.
Spicy Italian Breakfast Roll Ups Nutrition - Low Fat Sausages

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 120gCalories: 298cal (15%)Carbohydrates: 12.5g (4%)Protein: 13.7g (27%)Fat: 21.6g (33%)Saturated Fat: 8.7g (54%)Cholesterol: 166mg (55%)Sodium: 626mg (27%)Potassium: 212mg (6%)Fiber: 1.7g (7%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 300IU (6%)Vitamin C: 2.5mg (3%)Calcium: 130mg (13%)Iron: 1.4mg (8%)
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40 Comments

  1. Maggie says

    February 10, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Haha, what a funny story. Me too, I really need to eat as soon as I get up, otherwise I feel I’d faint…
    Smart idea to freeze these! I never think about freezing rolls, but it totally makes sense. Sausage and eggs are my favorite breakfast items and can’t wait to make a big batch!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 10, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      I am very selective about foods for freezing, especially breakfast type meals! This works a treat 🙂

      Reply
  2. Linda Wiseman says

    February 7, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    Love being able to do a ‘grab and go’ breakfast and this recipe looks delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 7, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Thank you Linda! These can be made with corn tortillas too, to make them gluten free 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    February 6, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Hehe I always call it a second breakfast too! Damn crumbs are such a giveaway. These look amazing. Definitely worth a second breakfast!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 7, 2015 at 6:00 am

      Thanks Lucy!! I know…those darn crumbs…I just can’t keep a secret! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    February 6, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    I hate it when my ‘shelf’ gets covered in crumbs (and other things). It doesn’t stop me from eating toast but these wonderful mini taquitos would make a wonderful breakfast on the go or sitting on the sofa!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 6, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Or…in bed? 😉

      Reply
  5. Amanda@ChewTown says

    February 6, 2015 at 8:33 am

    I’m always eating on the go! What a great recipe for my morning car trips too.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 6, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Thanks Amanda!! Yup, grab and go 😉 Better than Maccers drive through!

      Reply
  6. Lora says

    February 5, 2015 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    My mouth is watering just looking at the pics and reading the recipe!!! Yum!! You can bet I will make these!! THANK YOU for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks Lora! I hope you enjoy them!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

    February 5, 2015 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    These sound and look great and I love how you illustrate their on-the-go-ness in the photo. Really nicely done. What impresses me most here though is the fact that you are up for running at 5 a.m.!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Wow, thanks so much Nicole! That means so much coming from you! You rock!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Caroline @ Shrinking Single says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I am definitely not coordinated enough to eat and drive. And I so rarely wear white clothes as on me they are like a food magnet. So I love these handy little breakfast rolls. Perfect for people like me !

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Me too! I rarely wear white clothes because a) I have an energetic dog b) I have a weakness for noodles! It screams danger!!

      Reply
  9. Mariana @The Candid Kitchen says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:42 am

    I have also had forensic evidence of breakfast all over me when I have been in a hurry. I love these little roll ups though, great for us busy morning bees 😉

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      He he!! Glad it’s not just me!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:49 am

    Hobbits always have second breakfast. I think I’m a Hobbit. 🙂 These taquitos look wonderful! Great idea. And crumb free. I’ll have these for both first and second breakfast.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks John!! Guess I’m a hobbit too 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    Such a funny story, Nagi! I usually spill coffee all down the front of my shirt in the car, and it’s always when I’m wearing something white… go figure 😉 This is such a fabulous recipe and great idea for those on the run. Love the kick of spice in the morning too! I think I’d grab that entire basket you have there and sit it down right beside me in the passenger seat 😉

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks Kathleen! Have to admit, that’s the danger with these – being so small, it’s really easy to mechanically keep eating them, one after the other 🙂

      Reply
  12. Juliana says

    February 5, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Like the filling in these taquitos…and I can them not only for breakfast but for lunch or dinner…they look delicious!
    Hope you are enjoying your week Nagi 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:16 am

      Thank you Juliana! And actually, I had one of these for dinner last night with soup!! Having a GREAT week, hope you are too! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Lisa Kaufer-Smithey says

    February 5, 2015 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    YUM- MEE!!! Great pics Nagi’s Mama! and a fun recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:15 am

      Thanks Lisa!! Actually, Mama did not approve of this recipe but I went ahead and posted it anyway!! 😉 She didn’t approve of the photo nor the recipe!

      Reply
  14. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    February 5, 2015 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    That would SO happen to me. What crumbs? 🙂

    I have to eat in the morning too or I feel rotten all day. I’m amazed at people who skip breakfast. These little roll ups are just perfect for on-the-go or to-stay!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:14 am

      I don’t get them either Marissa!! I feel ill and get cranky if I don’t have breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Shinee says

    February 5, 2015 at 4:59 am

    Oh wow, these mini taquitos look absolutely lovely. I want my breakfast on the go all the time now. JK. But I’ll definitely be making these.

    PS: Those tops need to be punished for not being able to keep the secret!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:14 am

      I know, right??! Black tops can be a style hazard for foodies!! 🙂

      Reply
  16. mila furman says

    February 5, 2015 at 4:57 am

    Nagi, these are great! I do a variation of this with turkey kalbasa and eggs with some onions…I love them! They are sooo filling and super yummy! I never thought to freeze them though! Thanks for the hint!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:13 am

      Ooh, have you shared your version? I must pop over to check! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    February 5, 2015 at 4:31 am

    Oh, I do want these for breakfast this morning – sooooo delicious Nagi:)

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:12 am

      Thanks Rachel! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Annie+@+ciaochowbambina says

    February 5, 2015 at 4:18 am

    5 stars
    Hahaha! Love the visual! Those darn toast crumbs – can’t get away with anything! I love this roll-up idea, Nagi! Italian sausage? I am all over it, my friend!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:12 am

      Thanks Annie! Toast crumbs are the BEST at home cause you know it’s a good crunchy bread, but while driving?? Style Hazard!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Matt Robinson says

    February 5, 2015 at 3:49 am

    These look so insanely good, what an awesome breakfast idea!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:11 am

      Thanks Matt! Bet you’ve done taquitos 🙂 Must pop over to check!

      Reply
  20. Bam's Kitchen says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    Great little breakfast and any crumbs would go smashingly with your black sweater… I am certain! Our mornings are always rushed too. My boys are always just grabbing something easy to go and to be able to hand them something hearty to eat in hand, while they are waiting for public transport, is brilliant.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:07 am

      Thanks!! And yes, teenage boys munching on these at the bus stop is exactly the sort of idea I had in mind! 🙂

      Reply

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