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Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble Recipe

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A hearty and satisfying breakfast scramble featuring tender boiled potatoes, crispy edges, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and optional savory ham or bacon, perfectly balanced with fresh green onions for a flavorful start to your day.

  • Author: Zara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

Potatoes and Meat

  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • ½ cup cooked ham or bacon, chopped (optional)

Egg Mixture

  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup green onions or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Boil 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.
  2. Cook Potatoes in Skillet: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the boiled potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, until they become golden and crispy on the edges.
  3. Add Meat: Stir in the chopped cooked ham or bacon, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, just until heated through.
  4. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  5. Scramble Eggs with Potatoes: Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes in the skillet. Let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently and occasionally until eggs are scrambled and cooked through.
  6. Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Top with chopped green onions or chives, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Boiling the potatoes before frying ensures they are soft inside and crispy outside.
  • You can omit the ham or bacon to make the dish vegetarian-friendly.
  • Use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese to keep the dish lighter.
  • For extra flavor, add minced garlic or your favorite herbs when cooking potatoes.
  • Covering the skillet to melt the cheese creates a nice gooey texture.

Find it online: https://zaracooking.com/cheesy-potato-egg-scramble-recipe/