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Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble

A hearty and delicious breakfast dish with creamy cheese, crispy potatoes, and fluffy eggs, perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large potatoes, diced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cooked ham or bacon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Once the potatoes are done, push them to one side of the skillet and pour the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until just cooked through.
  4. Mix the potatoes and eggs together, then add the cheddar cheese and optional ham or bacon. Stir until the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian (if excluding meat)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg

Keywords: breakfast, egg scramble, cheesy potatoes, easy recipes, brunch