Description
Imagine waking up to the mouthwatering aroma of crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs – that’s the magic of the Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble. This hearty, comforting dish is a true breakfast masterpiece, blending the best of both worlds for a flavor explosion that will have you craving it morning, noon, and night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cooked ham or bacon (optional)
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onions or chives
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place the diced potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Crisp the Potatoes: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the boiled potatoes and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become golden and crispy on the edges.
- Add the Ham or Bacon (Optional): If you’re using cooked ham or bacon, stir it into the skillet with the potatoes and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Scramble the Eggs: Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes in the skillet. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently and occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the scrambled eggs and potatoes. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and top the Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble with the chopped green onions or chives. Serve the dish warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the ham or bacon and use extra vegetables such as sautéed bell peppers or spinach.
Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or feta for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg