6 Easy Dinners With Eggs and Potatoes
Eggs and potatoes are two of the cheapest, most filling things you can cook. These six make a real dinner from them, and most are ready in 20 to 30 minutes.
1. Breakfast-for-dinner hash
Time: 25 min · Also need: onion, bell pepper, cheese
Crispy potatoes topped with runny eggs. Simple and satisfying.
Cook 1½ lb diced potatoes in oil, covered 10 minutes, then uncovered until crisp.
Add a diced onion and pepper and cook 5 minutes.
Make 4 wells, crack in eggs, cover and cook until the whites are set. Top with cheese.
Frozen diced hash browns save a lot of chopping.
2. Spanish tortilla
Time: 35 min · Also need: onion, olive oil
Spain's famous potato and egg cake. Great warm or at room temperature.
Slice 1½ lb potatoes and an onion thin. Cook gently in ½ cup olive oil until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
Whisk 6 eggs with salt, stir in the potatoes and let sit 5 minutes.
Cook in a skillet over medium-low until almost set, then finish under the broiler 2 to 3 minutes.
Save the oil. It is perfect for frying eggs later.
3. Potato and cheese frittata
Time: 30 min · Also need: cheddar, milk, green onion
One pan that slices into wedges for the whole family.
Cook 2 cups diced potatoes in an oven-safe skillet until tender.
Whisk 8 eggs with ½ cup milk, salt and pepper. Pour over and add 1 cup cheese.
Cook 3 minutes on the stove, then bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes until set.
Add any leftover vegetables you have.
4. Breakfast burritos
Time: 25 min · Also need: tortillas, cheese, salsa
Make extra and freeze them for busy mornings.
Cook 2 cups small-diced potatoes until crisp.
Scramble 8 eggs gently.
Fill tortillas with potatoes, eggs, cheese and salsa, and roll up.
Wrap extras in foil and freeze. Reheat from frozen in about 2 minutes in the microwave.
5. Loaded potato skillet with fried eggs
Time: 30 min · Also need: cheddar, sour cream, green onion
Loaded baked potato flavors in a skillet.
Roast or pan-fry 1½ lb cubed potatoes until crispy.
Top with cheddar and let it melt.
Add fried eggs, sour cream and green onion.
Add bacon bits if you are not keeping it meatless.
6. Egg and potato curry
Time: 30 min · Also need: onion, curry powder, a can of diced tomatoes or coconut milk
A cozy, budget curry common across South Asia.
Hard-boil 6 eggs, about 10 minutes, then peel.
Cook a diced onion with 2 tsp curry powder. Add 1 lb diced potatoes and a can of tomatoes or coconut milk with 1 cup water. Simmer 15 minutes.
Add the halved eggs and warm through. Serve with rice or bread.
Use mild curry powder for kids.
Quick answers
How do I know eggs are cooked safely?
Cook eggs until the whites are firm. Frittatas and other egg bakes should reach 160°F (71°C) in the center.
How do I make potatoes cook faster?
Cut them small, or microwave them 4 to 5 minutes before pan-frying.
Which potatoes are best?
Yukon Golds are great all-around. Russets crisp up well for hash.
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