Breakfast for 6
Breakfast Tostadas with Roasted Potatoes
Crisp corn tortillas hold firm eggs, cotija, tomatoes, and cumin-roasted fingerling potatoes for a hearty Mexican-style breakfast.
$5.41for 4 servings
$1.35 per serving$5.41 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetBreakfastsCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.12 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb fingerling potatoes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground ancho chile
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying the tortillas (optional)
- 6 4- inch corn tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 1 cup tomatoes
- cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
- guacamole for serving (optional)
- pat of butter for frying eggs (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Toss halved fingerling potatoes with olive oil, cumin, ancho chile, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, turning once, until tender.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the corn tortillas for 1 minute per side until crisp.
- Cook the eggs in a skillet over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes until firm.
- Top each tortilla with potatoes, an egg, tomatoes, and cotija cheese.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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