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Crispy Potato Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos

Crispy breakfast tacos filled with potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and avocado.Cooked in a skillet until golden brown and crunchy.Perfect for quick breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Tex-Mex

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked potatoes diced or cubed
  • 4 eggs scrambled
  • 1/4 white onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced with seeds removed
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 small flour tortillas
  • 1/3 cup mayo ketchup or favorite sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Cook the potatoes until golden and crispy. Scramble the eggs in a separate skillet until fluffy.
  • Lay the flour tortillas flat and spread a thin layer of mayo ketchup or your favorite sauce over one side of each tortilla.
  • Add a few crispy potato pieces to one half of each tortilla.
  • Top with scrambled eggs, diced onion, jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Add avocado slices to the center of each taco and finish with a little extra cheese to help seal the tortilla while cooking.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Fold each tortilla in half and place the tacos into the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the Crispy Potato Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid if needed to melt the cheese faster.
  • Serve warm with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • Swap cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
  • Add salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce before serving.
  • Corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • Fresh cilantro adds extra freshness and color.