Description
A comforting Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble, perfect for breakfast or brunch, featuring crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melty cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ham or bacon, cooked and diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk the eggs together in a bowl. Add the cooked potatoes to the bowl and mix in the diced ham or bacon if using.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the skillet. Cook, stirring gently until the eggs are fluffy and fully cooked, about 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk or cream to the eggs before whisking. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: breakfast, brunch, eggs, potatoes, cheesy, comfort food