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Papas Con Huevo (Mexican potato and eggs)
Delicious Papas Con Huevos (Potatoes and Eggs) is an easy recipe made with perfectly crispy potatoes and scrambled eggs. Enjoy a simple dish with a Mexican twist!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 small potatoes or 1 large russet potato peeled (optional) and cubed
- 1/4 cup Avocado, vegetable or canola oil
- 1/3 cup onions (yellow or white) chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup Anaheim chile (or jalapeño, serrano, etc)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
Parboil method for cooking the potatoes
- Place potatoes in a small saucepan. Add enough water just to cover the potatoes. Cook on medium high for about 5 minutes or until the potatoes soften up just a little bit.
- Drain the potatoes and place them on paper towel to remove dry them up a little bit. If you skip this process the hot oil will splash all over you!
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Frying pan method for cooking the potatoes
- In a medium to large skillet, add about 1/4 cup (enough so that it spreads on the entire skillet). Stir them often so that they cook evenly.
- Once they're ready, set them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
Cooking the eggs
- Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add salt and pepper according to taste then whisk with a fork until fluffy. Set aside.
- In a skillet set to medium high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot add the potatoes and cook for about a minute. (This process is for when using the parboil method of cooking the potatoes)
- When the potatoes are almost ready, add the onions and chiles and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Note: Remove excess oil prior to adding the eggs.
- Lower the heat to medium low. Add the whisked eggs and cook, stirring continuously with a spatula, until they just begin to set. Continue cooking until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 2-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately with corn or flour tortillas or even a toast with butter.
Notes
- How many eggs should I use? 2-3 per person is usually a good rule of thumb.
- 2-3 per person is usually a good rule of thumb.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1plate
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
766mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1plate | |
Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
Protein | 16g | 32% |
Fat | 24g | 37% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
Potassium | 766mg | 16% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.