Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A hearty and comforting brunch option that combines fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: cooked ham or bacon, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook until they’re golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and pour the whisked eggs into the opposite side. Scramble the eggs until completely cooked.
- Stir in the cheese and optional ham or bacon until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a fun twist, substitute regular potatoes with sweet potatoes and try different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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