Description
Potato Egg Scramble comes together faster than your morning coffee, delivering a hearty breakfast that keeps hunger at bay. Crispy potato chunks nestled with fluffy scrambled eggs make this simple meal a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup onion
- ¼ cup bell peppers
- ¼ cup cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Dice 2 medium potatoes into small, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter in a 10-inch skillet at medium heat (350°F) for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
- Add potato cubes to the hot skillet, sprinkling 12 teaspoon salt, 14 teaspoon black pepper, 12 teaspoon garlic powder, and 12 teaspoon paprika across the surface.
- Sauté potatoes for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to create golden brown, crispy edges.
- Incorporate 14 cup finely chopped onions and 14 cup diced bell peppers into the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a separate mixing bowl, adding 2 tablespoons milk and a pinch of salt. Whisk until completely blended and slightly frothy.
- Pour egg mixture directly over the potato and vegetable mixture, using a spatula to gently fold and distribute eggs evenly.
- Cook eggs for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to create soft, creamy curds and prevent sticking.
- Sprinkle 14 cup cheese across the top, allowing it to melt for 30-45 seconds.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions.
- Serve immediately while eggs are warm and cheese is slightly melted.
Notes
- Chop potatoes into uniform small cubes to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan to prevent sticking and achieve perfect golden-brown potatoes.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly and add a splash of cream instead of milk for extra richness and a silkier texture.
- Feel free to add diced ham, bacon, or chorizo for more protein and a flavor boost if your diet allows.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg