Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A comforting and simple breakfast dish made with crispy potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham or bacon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the diced ham or bacon to the skillet, if desired, and cook until heated through.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until combined.
- Pour the whisked eggs over the cooked potatoes and stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and allow it to melt.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley, if desired.
Notes
For added crunch, parboil the diced potatoes for 5 minutes before sautéing. Customization is key—feel free to swap cheeses or add favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 370mg