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Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco

A delightful combination of crunchy tortillas filled with creamy cheese, perfectly cooked potatoes, and fluffy eggs, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large potatoes Peeled and diced
  • 2 large eggs Whisked with a pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or your choice
  • 4 small tortillas For assembling the tacos
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • oil for frying Approximately 3 tablespoons
Optional Toppings
  • salsa Fresh
  • avocado Sliced
  • sour cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by peeling the potatoes and dicing them into small cubes, roughly ½ inch in size.
Cooking Potatoes
  1. In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cubed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Fry the potatoes for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Scrambling Eggs
  1. While the potatoes are frying, crack the eggs into a bowl, and whisk them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. In a separate non-stick skillet, add another tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Once heated, pour in the eggs.
  3. Continuously stir with a spatula for about 3-4 minutes until they are just set but still slightly soft.
Adding Cheese
  1. Gently add the shredded cheese to the cooked eggs, stirring until the cheese melts.
Assembling Tacos
  1. To assemble, place a few spoonfuls of the potato mixture onto a tortilla, top with the cheesy scrambled eggs, and any optional toppings you prefer.
  2. Fold the tortilla in half.
Final Fry
  1. In the same skillet used for the potatoes, add a little more oil and heat over medium heat.
  2. Carefully place the assembled tacos in the skillet, frying for an additional 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Remove the tacos from the skillet and let them cool for a moment. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, store in an airtight container. If leftover, reheat in a skillet to maintain the crispy texture.