Description
Mexican breakfast tacos blend crispy golden potatoes and melted cheese into a morning delight. Savory ingredients and simple techniques bring comfort to your plate, inviting breakfast lovers to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Starch and Vegetables:
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Eliminate excess moisture from grated potatoes by firmly pressing them with a clean kitchen towel, ensuring maximum crispness.
- Transfer potatoes into the heated skillet, generously seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically until achieving a golden, crispy texture. Transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, seasoning with salt to enhance flavor profile.
- Pour whisked eggs into the skillet, gently scrambling until they reach a soft, creamy consistency.
- Prepare tortillas by briefly warming them in a dry pan or microwave, making them pliable and flexible.
- Construct tacos by layering crispy potatoes as the base, followed by scrambled eggs and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Fold tortillas carefully and return to the skillet over low heat, allowing cheese to melt and create a gooey, delectable finish.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, adding a bright, herbaceous note, and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for maximum crispiness and golden texture.
- Thoroughly squeeze out potato moisture to ensure a crisp, non-soggy result when frying.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar for varied flavor profiles.
- Consider gluten-free tortillas for a celiac-friendly version of this quick breakfast taco.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 186mg