5 Ingredient meals make life so complete. They are quick and easy to feed a hungry appetite. These Peppery Eggs and Potato Breakfast Tacos are made with a bonus of leftovers. That’s right leftovers. I simply needed eggs, cheese and tortillas to make the meal complete.
We love egg tacos so much in my house, so I have to jazz them up with other ingredients. Earlier this week I roasted potatoes to make some house fries and I also did a big batch of roasted peppers and onions. My oven was on double duty! Just the way I like it!
Why so much you ask? Honestly, I LOVE peppers and spicy food. It is just so satisfying. Plus I was challenged by a friend to make 3 easy meals made out of 5 ingredients only. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner…. YES, Debbie I so accepted this challenge and I am going start it off in a big flavorful way!
Using leftovers is my favorite thing to do. I was raised not to waste, so I use what I have and make it work. This recipe is very versatile, so if you do not have potatoes, but beans, that would be delicioso! You could also add fresh spinach, other roasted veggies, or simply add some leftover meats.
Leftover steak or chicken would be excellent in this to replace the eggs. Or simply cook off some fresh sausage, bacon, or mushrooms to “pump up the jam”.
I fell in love with these little delights when I used leftover steak from my son’s birthday dinner a few months ago. There was no way I was going to let that expensive meat go to waste, so I made my absolute favorite thing to eat ever…. TACOS! I love everything tacos and I could Tac-o-bout them all day long, but hey let’s stay on topic here…. Now do not be afraid to try my Steak and Peppers Tacos or Chicken Street Tacos. You can never go wrong with a taco… trust me they are scrumptious!
I love this simple yet hunger breaking recipe. It helps to start your morning off and gives you the energy to face whatever challenge you may have. Plus you get rid of some leftovers, which is always a gold star in my book. No matter what leftovers you decide to toss in your taco, it will be satisfying to say the least.
The crunch from the warm flour tortilla is heavenly! I didn’t even use oil to toast. Slowly letting them brown and flipping them over to see a golden crispy brown surface just makes your mouth want to explode. If you prefer them not golden, no harm-no foul… Do you! But if you like crispy tacos, this will give you just what you desire. Give them a try and if you want some fresh pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, or sliced fruit on the side it would just dandy. Just do not forget the coffee or orange juice!
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Peppery Eggs and Potato Breakfast Tacos
Equipment
- large non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 cheese slices Kraft singles
- 1/2 cup roasted peppers and onions
- 1/2 cup roasted home fries
- 2 flour tortillas
- oil, butter or cooking spray to cook eggs
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl add eggs, salt and pepper and beat together. Set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet melt butter over medium heat. Once melted add in peppers and onions. Stir 1-2 minutes until warmed through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add home fries and cook 1-2 minutes until warmed through. Remove and set aside.
- Using a couple of paper towels- carefully wipe out skillet. (optional)
- Melt butter (or use cooking spray) in same skillet over medium heat. Add beaten eggs and cook until all liquid is dissolved. Do not overcook. Remove from skillet. (Take skillet off the burner while you make the tacos.)
- Place tortillas in the skillet and warm gently. Remove and add one slice of cheese (I like to fold and divide my cheese to one half of the tortillas. Layer eggs on top of cheese, then add potatoes and peppers and onions. (you can layer however you like…make it your own)
- Place tacos back into the skillet and cook on medium until the tacos are brown on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet. Let them cool slightly and chow down with sliced avocado, pico de gallo or salsa or nice cold glass of orange juice.
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Notes
If you to not want to toast your tacos to golden brown deliciousness, just make them and eat up!
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