Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A comforting dish of crispy potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked ham or bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper!
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl while the potatoes are cooking.
- Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet once the potatoes are beautifully brown.
- Stir gently to combine, scrambling the eggs with the potatoes until nearly set.
- Add in the shredded cheddar cheese and the optional ham or bacon.
- Stir until the cheese has melted and the eggs are fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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