Recipes

$1 Cheesy Bean Breakfast Tacos

by StudioLink Recipe.
May 14, 2026
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EXTREME SAVINGS
Just $0.95 per serving
Most people spend $8–$12 on breakfast tacos → YOU SAVE UP TO 92%

EBT-Friendly: 100% of ingredients

CRUNCH THE NUMBERS These cheesy, protein-packed breakfast tacos come together in under 10 minutes with pantry staples. Creamy beans, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese — all for less than a dollar.

$0.95

YOUR cost/serving

$8–$12

Restaurant taco cost

92%

Savings vs. restaurant

PRICE LOCKED: CHEAPER THAN A SODA

Ingredients

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  •   2 small tortillas
  •   1/3 cup canned black beans
  •   1 egg
  •   2 tbsp shredded cheese
  •   salsa
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Warm tortillas in a skillet for 20–30 seconds per side.
  2. Heat canned black beans in a small pan or microwave.
  3. Crack the egg into a pan and scramble until cooked through.
  4. Add beans and egg to tortillas.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  6. Add salsa and fold tacos closed.

Cost Breakdown (per serving)

Ingredient Cost
Tortillas (2 small) $0.24
Canned black beans (1/3 cup) $0.20
Egg (1) $0.20
Shredded cheese (2 tbsp) $0.18
Salsa $0.10
TOTAL $0.92

WAREHOUSE PRO TIP
Buy dry beans instead of canned → drops bean cost to ~$0.08 per serving! Make your own salsa with canned tomatoes for pennies.

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