Description
A delicious combination of crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and creamy cheese tucked in warm tortillas, perfect for a quick breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add butter or oil. Cook the potatoes with paprika, salt, and pepper until golden and crispy, about 10–15 minutes.
- In a separate pan, scramble the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until just set.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble each taco: start with potatoes, then eggs, and top with cheddar cheese.
- Let the cheese melt from the warmth, then garnish with chopped herbs.
- Serve immediately with salsa or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Ensure the potatoes are cut into small cubes for faster cooking. Various cheeses can be used for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 250mg