Easy Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos
Start your day off right with these Easy Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos! This delicious recipe combines crispy, golden potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch, these tacos are not just quick to prepare—they’re also highly versatile. You can customize them with your favorite toppings or mix in extra veggies for a nutritious boost. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 15 minutes, you’ll have a hearty breakfast ready in no time. Enjoy these delightful tacos as they quickly become a staple in your morning routine!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 tacos 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 4 large eggs
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and tender (about 12-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- While the potatoes cook, crack eggs into another skillet and cook to your preference—scrambled or fried.
- Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or in foil in the oven until soft.
- Assemble tacos by layering crispy potatoes, cooked eggs, and shredded cheese in each tortilla.
- Top with cilantro and salsa if desired, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg