Description

The Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a comforting and hearty breakfast dish featuring tender golden potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melty sharp cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and carbs, it provides a creamy, savory start to your day with endless customization options to suit any taste or diet.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

2 cups Yukon Gold or red potatoes, washed and diced into uniform cubes

Eggs

4 large fresh eggs
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Cheese

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or blend of cheeses)

Butter or Oil

2 tablespoons butter or oil, for sautéing

Aromatics

1/2 cup diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional Fresh Herbs

Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and dice potatoes into uniform cubes. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the potatoes for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and tender, building that crispy yet soft texture.
Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the potatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, adding savory depth.
Whisk the Eggs: While the potatoes and aromatics cook, whisk together eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and slightly frothy, creating a fluffy base.
Combine Eggs and Potatoes: Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet and gently stir with the potatoes and onions. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the eggs begin to set but remain creamy.
Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the eggs. Continue cooking just long enough for the cheese to melt and blend into the scramble, creating pockets of gooey goodness.
Finish and Serve: When eggs reach your preferred consistency, remove from heat. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs before serving to add brightness and color.

Notes

Cut potatoes into even cubes to ensure uniform cooking without burning.
Cook eggs gently over medium-low heat to keep them soft and creamy instead of rubbery.
Add cheese toward the end of cooking to keep it melty and prevent overcooking the eggs.
Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding for better texture.
Season at multiple stages so every bite is flavorful.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 300 mg

Keywords: breakfast, cheesy scramble, potatoes, eggs, cheddar, easy breakfast, gluten free, savory, comfort food