Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble (Printable Version)
Fluffy eggs with golden potatoes and melted cheddar make a hearty, satisfying breakfast ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 1 small bell pepper, diced
→ Eggs & Dairy
04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons milk
07 - 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add diced potatoes to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until fully combined and slightly frothy.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour egg mixture evenly over the vegetables. Allow to set undisturbed for 30 seconds.
06 - Gently stir and fold with a spatula as the eggs begin to set. Continue cooking until mostly set but still slightly creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs. Let sit for 1 minute until melted, then gently fold to incorporate.
08 - Slide the scramble onto serving plates. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of crispy potatoes and soft eggs creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
- Its one of those rare breakfasts that actually keeps you full until lunch without weighing you down
02 -
- Dont rush the potatoes in the beginning, they need time to get tender and golden or youll end up with crunchy bits in your eggs
- Low and slow with the eggs is crucial, high heat makes them rubbery and dry instead of creamy and soft
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniform pieces so they all cook at the same rate
- Have everything chopped and ready before you start cooking because once you add the eggs things move quickly