Description
A comforting and indulgent Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble that combines crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheddar cheese for a delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham or cooked bacon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat up the skillet: Begin by pouring the olive oil into a large skillet and heating it over medium heat.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet, cooking for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Incorporate the meat (if using): Add diced ham or crumbled bacon, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the eggs: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper.
- Scramble away: Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes and meat, stirring gently until the eggs are fluffy and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Melt the cheese: Remove from heat, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top, cover for a minute to melt.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Pat potatoes dry after washing for crunch. Prep ingredients beforehand for quick cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg