Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A comforting dish combining crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast or any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if ham/bacon is omitted)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked ham or bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes, cooking until they are crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- While the potatoes are cooking, whisk the eggs in a bowl until well combined.
- Once the potatoes are ready, pour the beaten eggs into the skillet.
- Gently stir everything together, scrambling the eggs with the potatoes until the eggs are nearly set.
- Add in the shredded cheddar cheese and the optional ham or bacon, stirring until the cheese melts and the eggs are fully cooked.
- If desired, garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different cheeses or additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
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