Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A warm, cheesy potato egg scramble that combines crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: diced ham or bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cubed potatoes and cook until they are crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, beat the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Push the cooked potatoes to one side of the skillet and pour the eggs into the empty side. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked through.
- Combine the eggs and potatoes in the skillet and sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and any optional diced ham or bacon.
- Stir everything together until the cheese melts and all ingredients are well mixed.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
For a twist, swap in sweet potatoes or experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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