Description
Hearty “cheesy potato egg scramble” brings rustic comfort to your morning breakfast table. Morning hunger meets delicious satisfaction with crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs blending into one irresistible skillet masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups (600g) chopped cooked potatoes
- 2 ounces (60g) ham, chopped into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (aged cheddar and Gruyere recommended)
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1.5 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1.5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1.5 tablespoons frying oil or clarified butter
- Sour cream
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, heavy cream, and Old Bay seasoning in a medium bowl, adding salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then introduce chopped potatoes and sauté until golden brown and crispy on all surfaces.
- Incorporate diced ham into the potato mixture, creating a savory base for the scramble.
- Pour whisked egg mixture into the skillet, reducing heat to low and gently folding ingredients together until eggs are partially set but still creamy.
- Distribute shredded cheese evenly across the surface of the scramble, then cover with a lid and allow cheese to melt completely while finishing cooking the eggs, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and plate the scramble, garnishing with a dollop of cool sour cream and a sprinkle of freshly chopped chives for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by experimenting with different spice blends like Cajun or Italian herbs to match your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with milk or a dairy-free alternative like almond milk to reduce calories.
- Easily transform this dish into a vegetarian option by replacing ham with sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for added nutrition.
- Ensure perfectly cooked potatoes by cutting them into uniform small cubes, which helps them brown evenly and cook quickly without burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 645 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 330 mg