Description
This Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a quick and satisfying breakfast dish featuring golden crispy potatoes scrambled with fluffy eggs and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty morning meal, it combines simple ingredients cooked to perfection in a skillet, finished with a touch of fresh parsley for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the potatoes.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until they become golden brown and crispy.
- Scramble the eggs with potatoes: Crack the eggs directly into the skillet over the cooked potatoes and scramble them together, cooking until the eggs are fully set.
- Add cheese and seasoning: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs and potatoes, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything until the cheese melts and incorporates evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its best.
Notes
- Use russet or Yukon gold potatoes for best texture.
- For extra flavor, add diced onions or bell peppers with the potatoes.
- Adjust cheese amount according to desired cheesiness.
- Cooking times may vary depending on potato size and skillet heat.
- Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness but can be omitted.
