Description
Golden roasted potatoes, perfectly cooked eggs, and melted cheddar cheese tucked inside warm tortillas make these Easy Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos the ultimate quick breakfast. Crispy potatoes, creamy yolks, and gooey cheese come together in this easy recipe that works for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or simple breakfast ideas. These hearty tacos are satisfying, family-friendly, and perfect for anyone looking for delicious food ideas to start the day right.
Ingredients
2 cups diced potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
4 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 small flour tortillas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and tender.
2. Stir in diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Create four small wells in the skillet and crack one egg into each space. Cover and cook 4–6 minutes until whites are set and yolks reach desired doneness.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs and potatoes. Cover 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.
5. Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet about 30 seconds per side.
6. Divide the mixture evenly between the tortillas, placing one egg in each taco. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
For scrambled eggs, whisk the 4 eggs and pour over the potato mixture, cooking until softly set.
Add diced jalapeños for heat or swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese.
Store leftover filling up to 3 days refrigerated and reheat gently before assembling fresh tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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