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Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco Recipe

Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 1 to 2 1x
  • Category: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a delicious and satisfying breakfast with these crispy potato, egg, and cheese tacos. Crispy potatoes, gooey cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs all wrapped in a warm tortilla – a perfect way to start your day!


Ingredients

Units Scale

Tortillas:

  • 2 corn or flour tortillas

Potato Mixture:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Russet potato
  • 1/4 cup grated Cheddar or Asiago cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • hot sauce, to taste
  • lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or toaster until warm. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Cook Potato Mixture: Heat oil in a skillet, spread out grated potato, sprinkle cheese over the potato, make an indent, crack an egg into each indent, season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until golden and eggs are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Assemble Tacos: Slide potato and cheese mixture onto tortillas. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions, bell peppers, or cooked bacon to the potato mixture.
  • Adjust the cheese to your preference or try different types for varied flavors.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg