Description
Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble brings weekend breakfast vibes straight to your kitchen, delivering comfort on a plate. Crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs combine for a satisfying morning meal that makes your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- ¼ cup milk
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 slices cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Dice the onion and red bell pepper into ¼-inch pieces. If using uncooked potatoes, peel and cube them into ½-inch chunks.
- Boil potato cubes in salted water for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain completely and set aside.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a medium bowl. Add ¼ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk energetically for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly frothy.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until they soften and turn translucent.
- Add the cooked potato cubes to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they heat through and develop light golden edges.
- Reduce the skillet heat to low. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables.
- Allow eggs to cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until they start setting around the edges. Use a spatula to gently push cooked egg toward the center, letting uncooked egg flow underneath.
- Continue stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Optional: Scatter 2 crumbled bacon slices over the top of the scramble.
- Remove skillet from heat. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with hot sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Boil potatoes ahead of time to save morning cooking time and ensure they’re perfectly tender before adding to the skillet.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent eggs from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- For a protein boost, swap milk with Greek yogurt or add extra crispy bacon crumbles.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or gouda to customize the flavor profile and keep breakfast exciting.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-28 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg