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Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble Breakfast Skillet

Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble served in a skillet with melted cheddar and crispy potatoes

A cozy Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble with tender potatoes, soft eggs, melted cheddar, and a warm skillet finish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup cooked beef or chicken, chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions or chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Add the diced potatoes to a pot of salted water and bring them to a boil.
  2. Cook the potatoes for 10–15 minutes, until they pierce easily with a fork, then drain well.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the drained potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning as needed, until the edges look golden and crisp.
  5. Mix in the cooked beef or chicken and heat for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the mixture looks even.
  7. Pour the eggs over the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently, until the eggs are softly scrambled and fully set.
  8. Scatter the cheddar over the skillet, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  9. Finish with green onions or chives and serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook the potatoes ahead and chill them to make morning prep quicker.
  • Use pepper jack, mozzarella, gouda, or a favorite cheese blend instead of cheddar.
  • Turn leftovers into a warm tortilla wrap for an easy breakfast burrito.

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