Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble Breakfast Skillet
A cozy Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble with tender potatoes, soft eggs, melted cheddar, and a warm skillet finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Add the diced potatoes to a pot of salted water and bring them to a boil.
- Cook the potatoes for 10–15 minutes, until they pierce easily with a fork, then drain well.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the drained potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning as needed, until the edges look golden and crisp.
- Mix in the cooked beef or chicken and heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the mixture looks even.
- Pour the eggs over the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently, until the eggs are softly scrambled and fully set.
- Scatter the cheddar over the skillet, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
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