Description
A delicious and hearty Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble featuring crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and optional ham or bacon. Perfect as a satisfying breakfast or brunch dish with a balance of protein, starch, and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup cooked ham or bacon, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup green onions or chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place diced potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10–15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Potatoes: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the boiled potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, until they become golden and crispy on the edges.
- Add Ham or Bacon: Stir in the chopped cooked ham or bacon, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, just until heated through.
- Mix Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Scramble Eggs with Potatoes: Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes in the skillet. Let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently and occasionally, until eggs are scrambled and cooked through.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Top with chopped green onions or chives, and serve warm. Enjoy your cheesy, hearty breakfast!
Notes
- You can omit the ham or bacon to make this dish vegetarian.
- Use sweet potatoes as a variation for a sweeter flavor.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute butter with olive oil and use low-fat cheese.
- Ensure potatoes are thoroughly drained after boiling to prevent sogginess.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes for extra flavor.
