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Crispy cheesy breakfast tacos

‘The crispy cheese edges were irresistible, and the smoky corn makes breakfast feel like a summer treat.’

Meet the Crispy Chipotle Sweetcorn Breakfast Tacos: a gloriously crunchy twist on eggs and tortillas. Mature Cheddar melts beneath each tortilla to form a delicate, lacy crust, while sweetcorn seasoned with Greenfields Smoked Chipotle, cumin and lime brings a wonderfully summery flavour.

The cool avocado salsa balances the smoky warmth, making these tacos feel indulgent yet fresh. Serve them straight from the frying pan while the cheese is still audibly crisp.

Makes 6 tacos, serving 3 people

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

For the avocado salsa:

1 large ripe avocado, diced

180g cherry tomatoes, quartered

½ small red onion, finely chopped

1 small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Juice of 1 lime

½ teaspoon Greenfields Lime Powder

¼ teaspoon Greenfields Himalayan Pink Salt with Chilli & Lime

For the smoky sweetcorn:

198g tin sweetcorn, drained thoroughly

1 tablespoon rapeseed oil

¾ teaspoon Greenfields Smoked Chipotle

½ teaspoon Greenfields Ground Cumin

½ teaspoon Greenfields Garlic Powder

¼ teaspoon Greenfields Himalayan Pink Salt with Chilli & Lime

For the scrambled eggs:

6 medium eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

¼ teaspoon Greenfields Ground Black Pepper

For the tacos:

6 small flour tortillas

150g mature Cheddar, finely grated

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon Greenfields Coriander Leaves

Lime wedges, to serve

Fresh coriander, to garnish

  1. Mix the avocado, tomatoes, red onion and fresh coriander in a bowl. Add the lime juice, Greenfields Lime Powder and chilli-and-lime salt. Fold together gently and set aside.
  2. Heat the rapeseed oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the drained sweetcorn and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and lightly charred.
  3. Stir the Smoked Chipotle, Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder and chilli-and-lime salt into the corn. Cook for another minute, then transfer it to a bowl.
  4. Beat the eggs with the milk and black pepper. Melt the butter in the pan over a low heat, add the eggs and gently fold them until softly scrambled. Remove them from the heat while still slightly glossy, then stir in the chives.
  5. Wipe out the pan and return it to a medium-low heat. Scatter 25g grated Cheddar in a rough circle slightly smaller than a tortilla. Sprinkle with a little Greenfields Coriander Leaves.
  6. When the cheese begins to bubble, place a tortilla directly on top and press it down gently. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese forms a deep golden, lacy crust.
  7. Turn the tortilla over. Spoon scrambled egg, smoky sweetcorn and spring onion over one half. Fold the tortilla and cook for 30 seconds on each side. Transfer it to a wire rack so the cheese remains crisp.
  8. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings. Serve immediately with the avocado salsa, lime wedges and fresh coriander.
Drain and dry the sweetcorn thoroughly before frying; excess water prevents it from charring. A non-stick or well-seasoned frying pan makes it easier to release the cheese crust. Wait until the cheese is deeply golden and has stopped bubbling vigorously before lifting it. Place cooked tacos on a wire rack rather than a plate. Steam trapped beneath them can soften their crisp edges. For extra heat, add a pinch of Greenfields Hot Chilli Flakes to the sweetcorn. For a milder family version, reduce the Smoked Chipotle to ¼ teaspoon. The filling and salsa can be prepared ahead, but form the cheese crusts immediately before serving.

720 kcal; protein 34g; carbohydrate 60g; fat 39g; saturated fat 17g; fibre 9g; sugars 10g; salt 2.1g.

In this recipe:

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WHO WOULD LOVE THIS?

Brunch lovers, vegetarian taco fans and anyone who believes breakfast should be colourful, savoury and slightly messy. They are particularly good for relaxed summer weekends, family brunches and informal garden gatherings.

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