Description
Whip up this cheesy potato egg scramble when your breakfast needs a serious flavor boost. Crispy potatoes and melted cheese make mornings deliciously satisfying with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups potatoes
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 cup green onions
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop potatoes into ½-inch cubes, then melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F. Sauté potatoes for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Whisk thoroughly until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low at 275°F. Pour egg mixture evenly over the hot, crispy potatoes. Let sit for 10 seconds without stirring.
- Use a rubber spatula to gently fold eggs and potatoes together. Continue folding every 15 seconds until eggs appear soft but mostly set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle ½ cup cheddar cheese across the surface. Fold gently to distribute cheese and allow it to melt for 30 seconds.
- Transfer scramble to a serving plate. Garnish with ¼ cup chopped green onions. Serve immediately while hot and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Potato size matters for even cooking, so dice them into uniform small cubes around 1/2 inch.
- Using leftover potatoes saves time and adds delicious crispy texture from previous cooking.
- Whisking milk or cream creates fluffy eggs, so don’t rush this step or skip the liquid.
- Folding gently prevents breaking eggs and keeps scramble tender, with soft curds and creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg