Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble (Printable)

Hearty morning combination of soft eggs, tender potatoes, and melted cheese ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium potatoes, diced
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 oil

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
10 - ¼ 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 and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
03 - Add onion and bell pepper (if using) to the potatoes, sautéing 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 - Lower heat to medium-low and pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables. Allow to set for 30 seconds without stirring.
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, then gently fold to incorporate as the cheese melts.
08 - Slide the scramble onto plates and garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms simple ingredients into something that feels indulgent and restaurant worthy
  • The golden potatoes give each bite substance while the eggs keep everything tender and soft
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all morning
02 -
  • Dicing your potatoes into evenly sized cubes is the difference between perfectly cooked chunks and some pieces being raw while others are falling apart
  • Low and slow with the eggs is crucial, high heat makes them rubbery and tight instead of soft and custardy
  • Adding cheese at the very end prevents it from separating and becoming greasy
03 -
  • Use a well seasoned cast iron or nonstick skillet to prevent sticking without adding excessive oil
  • Pre-dice your vegetables the night before and this breakfast comes together in under 15 minutes
  • If you want to meal prep this, it reheats surprisingly well in the microwave with a splash of milk to loosen the eggs

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