Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble (Print View)

Soft eggs with tender potatoes and plenty of melted cheese for a hearty morning meal.

# 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 (about 4 oz)
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)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add diced potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
03 - Add onion and bell pepper (if using). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour egg mixture evenly over the vegetables. Let set for 30 seconds without stirring.
06 - Gently stir and fold with a spatula as eggs begin to set. Cook until mostly set but slightly creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs. Let sit for 1 minute until cheese begins to melt, then gently fold to combine.
08 - Slide onto plates and garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less dishes and more time sipping coffee instead of scrubbing
  • The potatoes develop these incredible crispy edges while staying tender inside, creating perfect texture in every bite
02 -
  • Patting your diced potatoes dry with a paper towel before cooking makes them actually crisp up instead of steam in their own moisture
  • Taking the pan off the heat while the eggs are still slightly runny is the secret to perfectly cooked scrambled eggs instead of rubbery disappointment
03 -
  • Cooking your bacon or ham first in the same pan, then setting it aside before starting the potatoes, adds incredible depth without dirtying another dish
  • Adding a pinch of garlic powder along with the other seasonings makes this taste like breakfast at a diner, in the best way possible

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