Description
This Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a delicious and hearty breakfast option that combines fluffy scrambled eggs with crispy potatoes, savory vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s a satisfying meal that is perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick weekday breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 2 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion (chopped)
- 1/2 bell pepper (chopped)
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, hot sauce, or avocado slices
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook potatoes: Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and tender.
- Add vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Prepare egg mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cook eggs: Pour egg mixture over vegetables, scramble until set.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the scramble, cook until melted.
- Serve: Top with desired toppings and serve.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked or leftover potatoes to save time.
- Try adding breakfast sausage, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use dairy-free cheese to make it suitable for a dairy-free diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 330mg
