Description
Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a quick and satisfying breakfast that combines crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese for a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 4 fresh eggs
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the potatoes into small cubes and finely dice the onion and bell pepper.
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook until tender and slightly crispy (10-15 minutes).
- While potatoes are cooking, whisk eggs in a bowl until frothy. Pour over the potato mixture once cooked.
- Gently stir in grated cheddar cheese as it melts (about 3-5 minutes). Cook until well combined but eggs remain soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 360mg