Potato Egg Cheese Breakfast Tacos (Print Version)
Warm tortillas stuffed with crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese for a satisfying Tex-Mex morning meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
→ Eggs & Dairy
04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
→ Pantry Staples
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Tortillas & Toppings
09 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - Salsa for serving
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
02 - Add chopped onion and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer potato mixture to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
04 - Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in egg mixture and scramble gently using a spatula, pushing eggs across the pan until just set but still moist.
05 - Return cooked potato mixture to the skillet with scrambled eggs. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top and stir until melted and fully incorporated. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted, or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 30 seconds.
07 - Spoon potato-egg-cheese filling evenly among warmed tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with salsa on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together faster than you can debate what to order for delivery
- The combination of crispy potatoes and fluffy eggs feels like a warm hug
- They are endlessly customizable based on whatever is languishing in your fridge
02 -
- Dont rush the potato stage, those crispy edges are what separates decent tacos from great ones
- Overcooking the eggs is the biggest mistake, pull them while they still look slightly underdone
03 -
- Prep all ingredients before you start cooking, the assembly moves fast
- Keep the filling warm in the oven while you warm the tortillas