Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A comforting breakfast dish combining crispy potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cooked ham or bacon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Crisp the potatoes in a skillet with melted butter for 5 to 7 minutes until golden.
- Add ham or bacon (if using) and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth in a bowl.
- Scramble the egg mixture with the potatoes, cooking gently for about 5 minutes until eggs are set.
- Add cheese on top, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with green onions or chives and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the ham or bacon. Customize with extra veggies or different cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg