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Crispy Potato & Egg Tacos

Golden hash brown potatoes stuffed into warm tortillas with scrambled eggs and topped with cheese and salsa. Tex-Mex comfort food ready in 15 minutes, no meat required.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
395
Protein
14g
Crispy Potato & Egg Tacos
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add shredded potatoes, press flat, and cook without stirring for 4 minutes until golden on the bottom.

  3. Step 3

    Stir potatoes, break up any clumps, and cook for 2 more minutes until crispy and cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Push potatoes to the side; add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the empty side of the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Crack eggs into the oiled side, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir until scrambled and set, ~3 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side until pliable.

  7. Step 7

    Fill each tortilla with potatoes, scrambled eggs, and cheese.

  8. Step 8

    Top with salsa and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet
  • spatula
  • paper towels or clean towel

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