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Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble

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A comforting breakfast scramble featuring crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, optionally enhanced with ham or bacon.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large potatoes, diced
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced ham or bacon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. If using ham or bacon, add it to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the eggs into the skillet and stir gently, scrambling until just set and slightly creamy.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

For maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the skillet with potatoes.

  • Author: alison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian, with optional meat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 250mg