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Hearty Breakfast Egg Tacos


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 tacos 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious recipe for hearty breakfast tacos filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and savory toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked diced potatoes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • optional: cooked bacon or sausage, sliced avocado, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Dice and cook potatoes until golden brown and tender. Crack eggs into a bowl, whisk them, and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Cook the Eggs: In a skillet, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and gently scramble until just set. Remove from heat.

  3. Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Place a layer of cooked potatoes on each tortilla. Add scrambled eggs on top of the potatoes.

  4. Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs. Add a dollop of salsa on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

  5. Serve: Serve immediately with optional sides like sliced avocado or additional cooked bacon.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, cook the potatoes with a pinch of garlic powder and paprika.
  • To keep tortillas warm, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel.
  • Customize with additional toppings like jalapeños or sour cream.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 250mg