Seriously Good Breakfast Tacos
- PREP 10min
- COOK 15min
- TOTAL 25min
These breakfast tacos work for mornings or dinner! They are quick to make, plus you can add your favorite taco toppings to make them your own.
You Will Need
4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, see how to bake bacon
1 medium Yukon Gold potato
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 mild pepper like poblano, Anaheim, or bell pepper
4 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
4 corn tortillas, warmed
Green salsa, like roasted tomatillo salsa
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
Sliced avocado, optional
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Using a box grater, shred the potato and then squeeze it dry. (I wrap the shredded potato in a paper towel and squeeze the excess moisture.) Discard the liquid.
Remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers, then slice them into thin strips.
Heat the oil in a wide, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the grated potato and peppers, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the peppers have softened and the potatoes begin to brown; 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs with a 1/8 teaspoon of salt and a generous pinch of pepper. When the peppers and potatoes are tender, turn the heat to low and add the eggs. Use a spatula to make long sweeps across the pan until you see large, creamy curds.
When the eggs are softly set and slightly runny in places, remove the pan from the heat and gently stir in the cheese. After a few seconds, the eggs will cook, and the cheese will melt.
Divide the eggs, potatoes, and peppers between warmed tortillas. Break the bacon apart and scatter over the tacos. Then, finish with salsa, onions, and any other toppings you love.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Our favorite salsas to use: We love our homemade salsa verde or a fresh salsa like pico de gallo for these tacos, but when we don’t have the time to make it, we use store-bought. So far, our favorite brands are Frontera by Rick Bayless and Hatch — both are sold as “green enchilada sauce”
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We did include bacon.