Papas con Huevos (or in English, Potatoes and Eggs) is the breakfast of champions at my house.
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It hits all the notes – easy, delicious, and I know my family will enjoy it. Next to Chilaquiles Verdes and Huevos a la Mexicana, my guys love this dish.
Drizzle some salsa for flavor or make into tacos. Grab a fork because it’s time to eat!
Table of Contents
🥣 Instructions
- Wash and dice the potatoes.
- About 1-inch in diameter.
Any kind of potato is fine. These are Yukon Gold Potatoes.
If using fingerling or red potatoes, you don’t need to peel the skin off. For Russet Potatoes, though, be sure to peel the skin before cooking.
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- Heat vegetable oil and pan sear the potatoes for a few minutes.
- Add the water and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
The potatoes will not be fork tender but half done. They will finish cooking in the next few steps.
Be careful not to burn the bottom of the pan.
Optional Additions
- Ham
- Diced jalapeno, serranos (if you like it spicy)
- diced tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Zucchini
- Cheese
- In a bowl, whip the eggs.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
Optional Spices:
- Ground cumin
- Ground oregano
- Ground paprika
- Ground New Mexico Chile
- Ground Chile Ancho
- Add the onion. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the eggs to the potatoes.
- Stir until the eggs are done. About 4-5 minutes.
Stir occasionally so the eggs will not stick to the pan. With a fork, check if the potatoes are cooked through.
Goes great with Salsa de Aguacate, Chile de Arbol Salsa, or sliced avocado.
🫙 Storing Instructions
Place leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. In the freezer, eggs last 3-5 months, depending on how it’s stored. Best to store in a sealable plastic bag with all the air removed.
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👩🏼🍳 Pro Tips
- Check the potatoes. If they are not fully cooked, add ONLY a splash of water. Cover and let the steam finish the cooking.
- The bigger the potatoes, the longer they take to cook. The smaller the potatoes, the less time needed for them to cook.
- For a cast iron skillet, par boil potatoes by cooking them slightly in another pot then transfer to the skillet.
- To use leftover potatoes, cook for 2 minute before adding the rest of the ingredients.
This Papas con Huevos recipe is delicious and totally easy to make. Serve with a side of Refried Beans and Corn Tortillas. Drizzle with salsa or roll up into burritos for a hearty and delicious breakfast!
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Papas con Huevos
Ingredients
- 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes (or 2 Large Russet Potatoes)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ onion diced
- 6 eggs
- 1 tspn salt
- ½ tspn pepper
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Add the potatoes.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the water.
- Place a lid over the skillet.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid and add onion.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, mix the eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Add the egg mixture to the skillet.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until eggs are fully cooked.
- Stir occasionally so the eggs won't burn or stick to skillet.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Check the potatoes. If they are not fully cooked, add ONLY a splash of water. Cover and let the steam finish the cooking.
- The bigger the potatoes, the longer they take to cook. The smaller the potatoes, the less time needed for them to cook.
- For a cast iron skillet, par boil potatoes by cooking them slightly in another pot then transfer to the skillet.
- To use leftover potatoes, cook for 2 minute before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Huevos is one of my favorite breakfast foods. I love to make this for my family on the weekends. Thank you for sharing this recipe with all of us.
Glad you liked it! Love huevos for breakfast as well.
A perfect meal my entire family will love.
Thank you! Hope you try it.
This potato breakfast was so delicious yet so simple. Everyone enjoyed it and wanted to go back for seconds!
Right? So easy and delicious
I love how easy this recipe is! Bookmarked to make later. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
I love easy recipe too. 🙂