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Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco

Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco for a Perfect Breakfast Delight

Enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast with these Crispy Potato, Egg & Cheese Tacos, ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 tacos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 small Potato Grated for a crispy texture; sweet potatoes can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Butter Essential for achieving the golden, crispy crust.
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Cheese Use Asiago or cheddar for different flavors.
  • 1 Egg Consider replacing with scrambled eggs if desired.
  • Salt & Pepper Adjust to taste for best flavor.
  • Tortillas Choose between corn or flour tortillas.
Optional Toppings
  • Hot Sauce Adds a spicy kick.
  • Lime Wedges Brightens flavors and adds freshness.
  • Garlic Scape Pesto Enhances overall taste for garlic lovers.
  • Fresh Herbs Customize with cilantro or chives for freshness.

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • box grater or food processor
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by grating one small potato and gather your cheese and egg.
  2. In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat.
  3. Form the grated potato into two thin, flat piles in the skillet.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated cheese evenly over each potato pile.
  5. Create a small indent in the cheese of each pile and gently crack an egg into each space.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until egg whites are set.
  7. Slide the potato-cheese-egg mixture onto warmed tortillas.
  8. Add your choice of optional toppings like hot sauce, lime, or fresh herbs.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Potato, Egg & Cheese Tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best served immediately after cooking, with options for customization and toppings to suit your taste preferences.

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