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Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco

Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco

This delicious Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco is a quick meal bursting with flavor, perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 tacos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Tortillas
  • 2 pieces corn or flour tortillas
Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Russet potato
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese of choice (Cheddar or Asiago)
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • hot sauce for serving
  • lime for serving

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Warm the tortillas in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, directly over the flame, or in a toaster or toaster oven. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Sprinkle the potato into two piles in the pan, spreading each pile out to about the size of your tortilla.
  3. Salt the potato, then evenly sprinkle the cheese over the potato.
  4. Make an indent in the center of each pile and crack an egg into it. Salt and pepper the eggs, then cover the skillet and cook until the cheese and potatoes are golden and the egg white is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Use a spatula to wiggle the potato and cheese loose from the skillet, then slide them onto your tortillas. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use starchy potatoes for the best crispiness and texture. Don’t overcrowd the skillet for even cooking. A squeeze of lime adds a delicious zing!

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