Description
Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines fluffy eggs, tender potatoes, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, it’s quick and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the whisked eggs over the sautéed vegetables and potatoes. Stir gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving; let it melt into gooey perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 360mg
Keywords: - For extra crispy potatoes, pre-cook them in the microwave for a few minutes before sautéing. - Customize by adding spinach or different cheeses like feta or pepper jack.