Description
Potato Egg Scramble delivers a speedy morning meal that keeps hunger at bay and your energy soaring. Crispy potato chunks dance with fluffy eggs, making breakfast feel like a tasty victory for your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- ½ avocado
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or cilantro)
- Hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
- Dice 2 medium potatoes into precise ½-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet at medium heat (375°F) for 30 seconds before adding potato cubes.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt over potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to achieve golden-brown edges.
- Dust potatoes with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon paprika during final 2 minutes of cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a separate bowl, whisking vigorously with a pinch of black pepper until completely blended.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium-low (325°F) and gently pour beaten eggs over crispy potatoes.
- Allow eggs to settle for 20 seconds, then softly scramble using a spatula, moving mixture continuously for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat when eggs are just set but still slightly glossy and moist.
- Transfer scramble to serving plate and garnish with 1 tablespoon freshly chopped herbs like parsley or chives.
- Serve immediately alongside optional accompaniments such as sliced avocado or hot sauce.
Notes
- Parboiling potatoes creates a crispy exterior while ensuring a soft, creamy interior for your scramble.
- Cooking potatoes first at medium heat allows them to develop a golden-brown crust without burning.
- Beating eggs with a splash of milk adds extra richness and makes the scramble more tender and fluffy.
- For a protein boost, consider adding diced ham, bacon, or crumbled sausage to the potato mixture before adding eggs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg