Description
Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a creamy and comforting dish featuring fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese—perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 large fresh eggs
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Set all ingredients on your countertop.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the diced potatoes; cook until golden brown and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until frothy; pour over the potato mixture in the skillet.
- When eggs begin to set but are still slightly runny, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Gently fold until combined and cheese melts.
- Serve immediately with toast or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 210mg