Description
This Potato Egg Scramble is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish combining crispy sautéed potatoes with fluffy scrambled eggs, vibrant vegetables, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, it can be customized with your favorite cooked meats and fresh herbs for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups Diced potatoes (About 2 medium potatoes; pre-cooked optional)
- 1/2 medium Onion (Diced)
- 1 whole Bell pepper (Chopped; any color)
- 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
Egg Mixture
- 6 large Eggs (Whisked with milk)
- 1/4 cup Milk or heavy cream (Adds fluffiness to eggs)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter (For sautéing)
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)
- Salt and pepper (To taste)
- 1/3 cup Cooked meat (optional Bacon bits, ham, or sausage crumbles)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs (Chopped chives, parsley, or green onions for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep: Dice and prepare all vegetables including potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic. Whisk the eggs together in a bowl with the milk or heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Cook Potatoes: Heat olive oil or butter in a hot skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and sauté until they become crisp and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: To the skillet with potatoes, add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Eggs: Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the sautéed potatoes and vegetables in the skillet. Gently fold and stir occasionally, cooking until the eggs start to set.
- Finish with Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the eggs, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 1-2 more minutes until cheese melts and eggs are fully cooked. Optionally, stir in cooked meat if using. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
- You can pre-cook the potatoes by boiling or microwaving to reduce sautéing time.
- Use any type of cooked meat you prefer or skip for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- For fluffier eggs, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Serve with toast or fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: potato egg scramble, breakfast recipe, easy scrambled eggs, sautéed potatoes, cheesy scramble
