Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A comforting dish featuring crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (optional)
Ingredients
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- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 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 for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden, about 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cooked potatoes in the skillet.
- If using ham or bacon, add it now and stir gently to mix.
- Allow the mixture to cook until the eggs are just set, about 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For perfectly crispy potatoes, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the diced potatoes. Don’t overcrowd the skillet; make in batches if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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