Description
Potato Egg Scramble arrives as the perfect weekend breakfast companion that rescues your morning hunger with minimal effort. Crispy potato chunks dance with fluffy scrambled eggs, creating a satisfying meal that fills your plate and appetite in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 3 medium potatoes
- ½ small onion
Seasoning and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ small bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts and starts to bubble.
- Add 3 diced medium potatoes to the skillet, seasoning with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Toss to coat potatoes evenly.
- Cook potatoes for 10-12 minutes at medium heat, stirring every 2-3 minutes to ensure even browning and crispy exterior.
- Incorporate ½ finely chopped small onion and ½ diced small bell pepper into the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a separate bowl. Add 2 tablespoons milk and whisk thoroughly until completely combined.
- Pour egg mixture over potatoes and vegetables in the skillet. Allow to sit for 30 seconds without stirring.
- Gently scramble eggs and potatoes together, cooking for 2-3 minutes until eggs are just set but still creamy.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the scramble. Let cheese melt for 30 seconds.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer scramble to serving plates.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives before serving immediately.
Notes
- Crisp potatoes are key to a delicious scramble, so make sure they’re golden and crispy before adding eggs.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly and add them gently to prevent overcooking and maintain a soft, creamy texture.
- For a protein boost, add diced ham or cooked bacon to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Swap regular milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk to make the dish dairy-free and suitable for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 295 mg