Description
When making Potato Egg Scramble, you’ll toss crispy potato chunks with fluffy scrambled eggs for a satisfying morning meal. Hearty flavors come together fast, giving your breakfast a delicious boost that keeps you full and energized.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 medium potatoes
Optional Protein and Vegetables:
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup bell peppers
- ½ cup spinach or kale
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ small onion
- ¼ cup green onions or chives
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat (375°F) for 1 minute until shimmering.
- Add 2 medium potatoes diced into small cubes and ½ small onion, chopped finely. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika across the surface.
- Sauté your potatoes and onions for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to prevent sticking. Watch for golden edges and crispy texture.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a separate bowl. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until completely blended and slightly frothy.
- Slide potatoes to one half of the skillet, creating an empty cooking space.
- Pour whisked eggs into the open skillet area. Cook for 2-3 minutes, gently folding eggs with a spatula until soft curds form.
- Merge eggs and potatoes together, creating an even mixture in the pan.
- Optional: Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese or chopped vegetables across the scramble. Stir gently to distribute.
- Heat for additional 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and ingredients integrate fully.
- Remove from heat immediately. Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Dice potatoes into uniform small cubes to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best golden-brown potato texture and deeper flavor development.
- Add cheese or fresh herbs at the very end of cooking to preserve their bright, fresh taste and prevent overcooking.
- For a protein-packed breakfast, swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes or add crumbled bacon for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21-28 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1330 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg