Description
Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a hearty breakfast dish featuring fluffy eggs, tender potatoes, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting start to your day or a delightful brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Russet potatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then dice them into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and bell pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Add the diced potatoes and cook until golden brown and crispy (about 8–10 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (3–4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potato blend in the skillet.
- Once the eggs start to set (about 2–3 minutes), sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and stir gently until mixed and melted. Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dish (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 320mg
Keywords: Customize with favorite veggies like spinach or tomatoes. For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or using different cheeses such as feta or mozzarella.