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Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos

Delicious Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos to Love

These Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos feature comforting Tex-Mex flavors and customizable toppings for a delightful breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 cups Potatoes, diced Frozen hash browns can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Any neutral oil will do.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Or use fresh garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Regular paprika as alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Optional for heat.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For the Eggs
  • 6 large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Optional for creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Or oil for cooking.
For the Assembly
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Substitutes like Monterey Jack are fine.
  • 4 small Flour or corn tortillas Corn for gluten-free.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Nonstick skillet
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Potatoes: Dice potatoes, heat oil in skillet, add potatoes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Sauté for 10–12 minutes until crispy.
  2. Scramble Eggs: Whisk eggs and milk, heat butter in nonstick skillet, pour in egg mixture, stir gently until softly scrambled.
  3. Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds each side or microwave in damp towel for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Assemble Tacos: Layer tortillas with potatoes, scrambled eggs, and cheese, adding desired toppings.
  5. Serve Immediately: Enjoy while warm, optionally with fruit or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable with various toppings to suit individual tastes.

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