Description
A delightful breakfast recipe that combines the creamy goodness of scrambled eggs with the crispy texture of grated potatoes, enhanced with the freshness of chives. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a cozy morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Grated Potato:
- 1 medium russet potato, peeled and grated
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Additional chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potato: Grate the potato and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Cook Potato: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter or oil. Add the grated potato, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and tender.
- Whisk Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
- Scramble Eggs: Reduce heat, add remaining butter, pour in eggs, let sit, then gently stir until softly scrambled. Mix in potatoes and cook until warmed through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add shredded cheese, sautéed onions, or diced ham for extra flavor.
- Try using sweet potatoes instead of russet for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 325mg
