Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble (Printable)

Fluffy eggs with tender potatoes and cheddar for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small onion, finely 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 tablespoons milk
07 - 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

# How To Make:

01 - Heat butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add diced potatoes to the hot pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
03 - Add diced 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 fully combined.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour egg mixture evenly over the vegetables. Let sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to begin setting.
06 - Gently stir and fold with a spatula as the eggs cook. Continue until mostly set but still slightly creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the eggs. Let sit for 1 minute until beginning to melt, then gently fold to incorporate.
08 - Slide the scramble onto serving plates. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of breakfast that sticks with you through a long morning
  • The potatoes get crispy edges while staying tender inside, a texture combination I cant resist
  • Everything happens in one pan, leaving you more time to linger over coffee
02 -
  • Overcooked eggs are a tragedy I committed many times before learning to pull the pan off the heat while they still look slightly wet
  • Medium-low heat is your friend, high heat makes eggs rubbery and potatoes burn before they cook through
03 -
  • A well-seasoned cast iron skillet creates the best potato crust, but nonstick makes cleanup so much easier
  • Add a splash of cream instead of milk for extra indulgent eggs

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