Description
These Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Tacos are a quick and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful vegetarian dinner or satisfying breakfast. Filled with golden, crispy potatoes, gooey melted cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg, these tacos are ready in just 10 minutes, making them an ideal option for a busy day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ½ cup grated Russet potato
- ¼ cup grated Cheddar or Asiago cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 2 eggs
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the tortillas in your preferred method: on a nonstick skillet over medium heat, directly over the flame, or in a toaster or toaster oven. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the grated potato into two piles in the pan, spreading each pile to about the size of the tortilla using a spatula or fork. Make sure the potato strands are touching but not clumped for crispier results.
- Salt the potato and evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the potato. It’s okay if some cheese touches the pan, as this will create crispy edges like a grilled cheese.
- Make an indent in the center of each pile and crack an egg into the center. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is golden and the egg white is cooked through.
- Use a spatula to gently slide the crispy potato, cheese, and egg onto the tortillas.
- Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges, or your favorite taco toppings, making sure to enjoy the runny yolk as the built-in sauce.
Notes
- If you prefer extra crispy potatoes, cook them longer, ensuring the edges are golden brown.
- Feel free to use your favorite cheese variety for a different flavor twist.
- For a spicier kick, drizzle with more hot sauce or add jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg