Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble (Printable View)
Hearty breakfast skillet with fluffy eggs, golden potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
02 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
→ Dairy & Eggs
05 - 6 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup whole milk
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ Oil
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
02 - Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until golden and starting to soften.
03 - Add the onion and bell pepper; cook for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and potatoes are cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined.
05 - Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the empty side.
06 - Pour the egg mixture into the buttered side of the pan. Allow to set slightly, then gently scramble, gradually mixing in the vegetables as the eggs cook.
07 - When eggs are just set but still creamy, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the scramble.
08 - Cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt, then gently fold everything together.
09 - Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chives if desired, and serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its the kind of breakfast that makes you feel like you have your life together even when you absolutely dont
- The potatoes get crispy edges while staying tender inside, and when that cheese melts into every crevice, well, thats just magic
02 -
- Dont crowd your pan or the potatoes will steam instead of crisp, if your skillet seems small, cook in two batches
- Take the eggs off the heat while they still look slightly undercooked, they will continue cooking from residual heat
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniform cubes so they all cook at the same rate, nothing worse than some burnt pieces and some raw ones
- Use a nonstick skillet in decent condition, scrambled eggs are notorious for sticking and that will ruin your mood