Craving a breakfast that's both comforting and bursting with Italian zest?
These spicy Italian breakfast roll ups, like miniature taquitos with a flavorful twist, are about to become your new obsession.
Imagine crispy tortillas enveloping a symphony of eggs, sausage, bacon, and a secret ingredient: garlic butter!
Ingredients
We're gonna kick things off with the ingredients for these Breakfast Roll Ups! First, you'll need 5 juicy chicken thighs—about 7 ounces each. Bone-in, skin-on—that's the way to go!
Don't forget salt and pepper. Next up, olive oil, two teaspoons. Gotta sauté with garlic—two minced cloves—and one finely chopped medium onion.
Grab one red and one green bell pepper—sliced, of course! Now, half a cup of white or red wine—dry white works best. An 800g can of crushed tomatoes, and then ¾ cup of water.
Another important element in a delicious quick dish is the choice of hot dog toppings. Gotta add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, adjust to taste for that zing! Three-quarters cup of pitted black olives—or 1/3 cup sliced. Two tablespoons of baby capers—because they're adorable!—and a quarter cup of chopped parsley. And a little salt and pepper!
Instructions
All right, let's get cookin'! First, I want you to grab those tortillas – yep, the small, street-taco size ones work best.
Next, I need you to get out your baking sheet – you will place the tortillas on the baking sheet and brush each tortilla with melted butter. Keep things moving, alright!
Now, I'm putting together the filling, and here's what you'll do:
- Place sausage and bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until golden brown, and then crumble it!
- Mix everything together with scrambled eggs, salt, and pepper (to taste). Try adding some shredded cheese to your eggs similar to the bacon and egg muffin recipe for extra flavor.
- Spoon the mixture into each tortilla and roll them up.
Finally, bake for approximately 10–15 minutes! I know you're gonna love this recipe because it's too easy and too good!
Recipe Notes
Here are a few things I learned while perfecting this recipe that might help you out—since I've made a few batches of these tasty breakfast roll-ups! First, don't overfill them; otherwise, they'll burst!
I suggest using medium-sized tortillas, around 6-7 inches. Small tortillas are difficult to roll, and large ones can be a bit much. Spread your filling evenly.
Don't skip the cheese! It helps hold everything together when it melts. I like using a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack for that extra yum.
For a little extra flavor, brush the roll-ups with melted butter mixed with garlic powder before baking. Seriously, the flavor is amazing! You can use olive oil if you prefer.
Also, keep an eye on them in the oven. You want them golden brown and crispy but not burnt. No one likes burnt roll-ups!
Nutrition Information
Speaking of keeping an eye on things, let's talk about what's inside these golden goodies—I'm talking about the nutrition facts! I understand it's important. I've added a rough estimate—the info depends on the exact brands and quantities.
Here's what one serving (about 472g) looks like:
- Calories: Roughly 497!
- Fat: Depends—remember the discarded fat!
- Sodium: Keep an eye on this, especially with olives and capers.
- Protein: A good source—chicken power!
Short Recipe Version
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Serving Size: Varies
Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz spicy Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped onions (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Sprinkle each triangle with sausage, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, bell peppers and or onions(optional).
- Roll up each triangle starting from the wide end.
- Place roll-ups on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):
- Calories: 200-250
- Protein: 10-15g
- Fat: 15-20g
- Carbohydrates: 10-15g