Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble (Printable view)
Golden potatoes and fluffy eggs with melted cheddar create this hearty morning dish ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 1 small bell pepper, diced (optional)
→ Eggs & Dairy
04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tbsp milk
07 - 2 tbsp butter or cooking oil
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add diced potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and bell pepper (if using) to the potatoes. 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.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the skillet. Let sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to begin setting.
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 distribute the cheese throughout.
08 - Slide the scramble onto plates and garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The potatoes get perfectly golden and tender while the eggs stay impossibly fluffy
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a weekend brunch spot
02 -
- Pat your diced potatoes dry with paper towels before cooking so they actually crisp up instead of steam
- Resist the urge to crank up the heat when cooking eggs or they'll turn rubbery and dry
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniform ½ inch cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Grate your cheese from a block instead of buying pre-shredded for the creamiest melt