Description
This Potato Egg Scramble is a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish featuring crispy diced potatoes, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Enhanced with cheese and fresh herbs, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy mornings or a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or cheese of choice (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Heat the olive oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Scramble Eggs: Pour the egg mixture over the cooked vegetables in the skillet. Allow it to sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds to begin setting, then gently stir and fold the eggs with the vegetables until scrambled and just cooked through.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the eggs if using, and cook for another minute until melted. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked sausage, bacon, or mushrooms to increase protein and flavor.
- Use leftover roasted potatoes to save time and add crispiness.
- Serve alongside toast, avocado slices, or a splash of hot sauce for extra zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
