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Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos

Crispy Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos to Brighten Mornings

Delicious Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos perfect for any morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 2 cups diced potatoes sweet potatoes can be used for a unique flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil
  • to taste teaspoon salt
  • to taste teaspoon pepper preferably freshly ground
For the Scrambled Eggs
  • 4 large eggs or egg alternatives for dietary restrictions
  • 1 tablespoon milk non-dairy milk works too
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil as a dairy-free substitute
For the Assembly
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack / pepper Jack
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas corn tortillas can be used for gluten-free
For the Toppings
  • to taste tablespoon salsa store-bought or homemade
  • to taste tablespoon fresh cilantro omit if desired

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Non-stick pan
  • Spatula
  • Bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add 2 cups of diced potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 10-12 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 4 eggs with 1 tablespoon of milk, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper. Set aside.
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and scramble for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
  6. Assemble tacos by spooning scrambled eggs onto a tortilla, adding crispy potatoes and cheddar cheese.
  7. Top with salsa and fresh cilantro as desired.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These tacos are great for meal prep and can be customized with various toppings and spices.

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