Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble
This Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a satisfying and hearty breakfast featuring crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and optional smoky ham or bacon. Perfect for quick weekdays or indulgent weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the 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.
- Crisp the Potatoes. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the boiled potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Add the Ham or Bacon Optional. Stir in the chopped cooked ham or bacon and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Whisk the Eggs. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Scramble the Eggs. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes stirring gently occasionally until eggs are scrambled and cooked through.
- Add the Cheese. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2–3 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish & Serve. Remove from heat. Top with chopped green onions or chives and serve warm. Enjoy your cheesy hearty breakfast!
Notes
- You can prep the potatoes ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for quicker mornings
- Swap out the cheddar for pepper jack mozzarella gouda or your favorite cheese blend
- This dish also works great as a wrap filling—just roll it into a warm tortilla for a breakfast burrito!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 320mg
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