Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
A delightful breakfast dish combining crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheese, perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: diced ham or bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cubed potatoes and cook until they are crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, beat the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Push the cooked potatoes to one side of the skillet and pour the eggs into the empty side. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked through.
- Combine the eggs and potatoes in the skillet, then sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and any optional diced ham or bacon.
- Stir everything together until the cheese melts and all ingredients are well mixed.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, soak the cubed potatoes in water for 30 minutes before cooking; dry thoroughly before sautéing. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
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