Description
Kick off your morning with this cheesy potato egg scramble that brings serious comfort to your breakfast table. Crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs blend perfectly for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 medium potatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cooking Fats/Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup milk
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Grab 4 potatoes and dice them precisely into ¼-inch cubes after thoroughly washing and peeling your vegetables.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the surface becomes bubbly and golden.
- Spread potato cubes across the skillet and cook for exactly 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve uniform golden-brown crispness.
- Crack 4 eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them with ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until the mixture looks smooth and consistent.
- Create a clear space in the skillet by pushing potatoes to one side and carefully pour the whisked egg mixture into the open area.
- Wait 30 seconds, then gently fold eggs into potatoes using a spatula, creating soft scrambled sections.
- Continue cooking the combined mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top and stir until every morsel melts completely into the scramble.
- Finely chop 2 green onions and scatter them over the finished dish for a fresh, bright garnish.
- Transfer the hot scramble immediately to serving plates to preserve its perfect temperature and texture.
Notes
- Using starchy potatoes like Russet helps create the crispiest potato cubes for maximum texture and flavor.
- Cooking potatoes thoroughly before adding eggs ensures they are golden, crisp, and fully cooked through.
- Shredded cheddar cheese melts best when added directly to the hot skillet, allowing it to incorporate smoothly into the scramble.
- For a protein boost, add diced ham or crumbled bacon when scrambling the eggs for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg