Description
Whip up this cheesy potato egg scramble when breakfast needs a delicious upgrade. Crispy potatoes and melted cheese make your morning meal seriously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Scrub 2 medium potatoes thoroughly and dice into ½-inch cubes for consistent cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch skillet at medium temperature (350°F). Add potato cubes with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Cook potatoes for 10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes until they turn golden and crisp around edges.
- Add 1 diced small onion and 1 chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a separate bowl and whisk until completely blended and slightly frothy.
- Pour whisked eggs over potato and vegetable mixture, using a spatula to gently distribute them across the skillet.
- Allow eggs to set for 45-60 seconds, then softly scramble and fold ingredients together.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over the egg mixture when eggs are almost fully cooked.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese melts completely and eggs reach desired consistency.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Always cut potatoes into uniform small cubes so they cook evenly and quickly in the skillet.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier when preparing this scramble.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or feta for unique flavor profiles.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute the potatoes with cauliflower or zucchini cubes for a lighter breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 730 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg