15-Minute Egg and “Chips”

How often do you find yourself with leftover fries that no one ends up eating? This egg and chips recipe quickly and easily transforms those leftovers into a new, flavorful and fun dish.

Eggs are a versatile food for kids

It’s amazing how much we can do with eggs. They can be eaten for any meal of the day and turned into something completely new each time. 

Eggs are a good source of protein and they also contain vitamin D. Because of this, eggs can be a good food for kids, toddlers and babies to learn to eat. Learn more about how to get kids to eat eggs on our picky eater food guide.

Egg and “chips” recipe

Egg and chips is a popular British comfort food. Traditionally, the dish is prepared with fresh potatoes that are sliced into “chips” (known as French fries in the U.S.) and fried or sometimes baked. 

This version of eggs and chips offers busy families a shortcut. Instead of preparing potatoes from scratch, this chips and eggs recipe uses leftover fries for a kid-friendly take on this feel-good dish. Who wouldn’t love to repurpose leftovers in such a fun and delicious way? 

Why we love fried eggs and chips

The dish comes together in about 15 minutes and uses only three ingredients (plus salt and pepper), making it an easy weekday meal to serve to your family. It’s great for any occasion that you’re short on time. 

Plus, you can serve egg and chips at any time of the day. Eggs for dinner? Yes please! Need a quick, easy lunch? Add this meal to your child’s lunchbox. How about breakfast French fries, anyone? Kids will love it!

Note: If you need help with lunches, read our blog about healthy lunches for toddlers. 

This recipe is also easy to customize. Got leftovers? Add roasted or grilled veggies or cooked meat from a previous meal into the egg and chips! It’s a perfect way to cut down on food waste and utilize what you have on hand in a new meal.

Chips and egg ingredients

This egg and chips recipe features only a few ingredients.

• Leftover fries
• Eggs
• Butter
• Salt and pepper

How to make egg and chips

Here’s how to make quick and easy egg and chips for kids and families.

1. Melt butter in a pan and saute leftover fries for about 2 minutes. 
2. Meanwhile, beat eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper. 
3. Spread out fries evenly in the pan and pour over beaten eggs. 
4. Cook on medium-low for about 2 more minutes on both sides.
5. To serve, cut mixture into quarters.

Eggs and chips variations 

For a twist, add your favorite veggies into the pan when cooking your egg and chips. Diced onions and bell peppers would be delicious additions. Love mushrooms? Add some chopped mushrooms!

Take it a step further and add spices and herbs of choice to your egg mixture. For spices, try paprika, garlic powder, onion powder or Italian seasoning. For a pop of green, add herbs like chopped parsley or green onions.

Cheese lovers could add cheese to the dish. Cheddar, fontina, gouda, goat cheese or feta would all be great options! You can also add your favorite meat for an extra flavor boost. 

What to serve with eggs and chips

Traditionalists might like chips and egg with a slice of buttered toast. 

You may also choose to serve this with a side of fresh seasonal fruit or veggies, like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots or bell peppers.

If using fresh veggies, you can also offer a dipping sauce, like ranch, balsamic or honey mustard. 

For adults, serve these eggs and chips with a side leafy green salad or with extra bread. 

Serving egg and chips to picky eaters

Because chips and egg is easy to customize, this easy recipe can be great for families with picky eaters. Each person can choose what goes into their own egg and chips dish. This recipe allows something for everyone in the family! 

For kids who struggle with mixed foods, you can cook the eggs and fries separately and serve them as separate components, with fruit or vegetables on the side.

Egg and Chips

Sabrina Mohammed

Repurpose leftover fries into egg and chips for an easy, kid-friendly meal any time of the the day.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Servings1

Ingredients

 

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• 1 Tbs. butter
• 2-3 oz. leftover fries
• 2 eggs (W)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a small pan over medium heat, heat butter until melted.
• Add the fries and sauté them for 2 minutes.
• In a bowl, crack 2 eggs, add salt and pepper, and beat the eggs with a fork.
• Once beaten, spread the fries in the pan. Pour the eggs over the fries and cook on low-medium heat for 2 minutes. Flip the egg and chips over to cook evenly on both sides.
• When done, transfer the egg and chips to a plate and cut into quarters.

Notes

• For variations, you can add seasonings and vegetables, like onions and bell peppers.
• Ingredients with a “W” next to them are WIC-eligible items. WIC is the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children in the United States. It provides food to families with pregnant or postpartum women and young children. WIC-eligible items will vary based on location.

Nutrition

Sodium: 419mgCalcium: 72mgVitamin C: 4mgVitamin A: 500IUSugar: 1gFiber: 3gPotassium: 386mgCholesterol: 329mgCalories: 283kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 6gFat: 17gProtein: 13gCarbohydrates: 18gIron: 2mg

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