Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A comforting and hearty breakfast dish combining crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham or bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- Chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet by heating butter or oil over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Scramble the eggs by pouring them into the skillet and cooking until done, about 3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked potatoes with the scrambled eggs, mixing everything together.
- Melt the cheese by stirring it into the mixture until melted and gooey. If adding ham or bacon, toss it in now and cook for another minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives or green onions if desired.
Notes
For perfectly crispy potatoes, avoid overcrowding the skillet. Feel free to customize with seasonal veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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