Go Back
–+ servings
Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble

Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble: Your Comfort Breakfast Hero

Enjoy a quick and satisfying Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble, perfect for breakfast lovers seeking comfort food.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scramble
  • 3 medium Potatoes Diced, Yukon Gold or red preferred
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded, or use pepper jack or mozzarella
  • 4 large Eggs Pack with protein
  • 1/2 cup Milk Non-dairy alternatives available
  • 1 cup Ham/Bacon Chopped, optional for vegetarian
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions/Chives Freshly chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For frying
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Serving
  • 4 slices Toast Lightly toasted
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit Seasonal variety
  • 4 tortillas Tortillas For breakfast burritos

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook diced potatoes for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté boiled potatoes for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Add chopped ham or bacon to the skillet and warm for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fluffy. Pour over the potato mixture.
  5. Cook eggs undisturbed for 2 minutes, then gently stir for an additional 3 minutes until just set.
  6. Sprinkle cheese over the mixture. Cover and let cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with green onions or chives. Serve warm with toast or fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 225mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use Yukon Gold or red potatoes and be careful not to overcook the eggs.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!