Description
Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a hearty and delicious breakfast skillet featuring crispy golden potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- ¼ cup diced onion
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Dairy and Fats
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Warm the olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the potatoes.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender.
- Add onions: Stir in the diced onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Whisk eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Scramble eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the potatoes and onions. Gently scramble the eggs by stirring slowly until they begin to set.
- Add cheese and finish cooking: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs and cook until the cheese melts and the eggs are fully cooked but still moist. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Add cooked sausage or bacon for extra protein.
- Use leftover roasted potatoes to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
