Description
Potato Egg Scramble brings comfort straight to your breakfast table with a hearty blend of crispy potatoes and fluffy scrambled eggs. Tossed with simple seasonings and ready in minutes, this classic breakfast dish delivers satisfying flavor that keeps hunger at bay all morning long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup cooked turkey or chicken
- ½ bell pepper
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ small onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or green onions)
Instructions
- Scrub your potatoes clean, then chop into uniform ½-inch (1.25 cm) cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 10-inch skillet, heating at medium temperature (350°F/175°C) for precise potato browning.
- Spread potato cubes across the skillet, seasoning with ¼ teaspoon salt, stirring every 2 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Cook potatoes for 8-9 minutes until golden edges form, developing a crispy exterior.
- Dice ½ small onion and ½ bell pepper into fine ¼-inch (0.6 cm) pieces while potatoes are cooking.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika over the potatoes, mixing thoroughly.
- Add chopped onions and peppers to the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Crack 3 large eggs into a separate bowl, whisking with ¼ teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- Push potato mixture to one side of the skillet, creating an empty space for egg preparation.
- Pour whisked eggs into the cleared skillet area, allowing them to set for 30-45 seconds.
- Gently scramble eggs using a silicon spatula, mixing them with potato mixture.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top, letting it melt for 30 seconds.
- Transfer scramble to a warm plate, garnishing with 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives.
Notes
- Dice the potatoes into uniform small cubes to ensure even and quick cooking throughout the skillet.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best golden-brown potato texture and enhanced flavor development.
- Whisk the eggs thoroughly and cook them slowly to prevent overcooking and maintain a creamy, soft scramble.
- For a protein boost, add cooked bacon bits or diced ham to the scramble, which complement the potatoes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg