Description
A hearty and flavorful Potato Egg Scramble perfect for breakfast, featuring golden crispy potatoes, sautéed vegetables, fluffy scrambled eggs, and optional cheddar cheese, all cooked together in one skillet.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Seasonings
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat and Cook Potatoes: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until they begin to soften and turn golden.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Season everything with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika if using. Continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the potatoes are crispy on the edges.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
- Cook and Scramble Eggs with Potatoes: Push the potato and vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the egg mixture into the empty side and let it set slightly. Then gently scramble the eggs and mix them with the potato mixture until the eggs are fully cooked.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the scramble if using and stir just until melted. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve the potato egg scramble warm, perfect on its own, as a burrito filling, or over toast.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon, sausage, or spinach for extra flavor and variety.
- This scramble works great as a filling for breakfast burritos or served over toast.
- Use any color bell pepper to customize the flavor and color.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste for more or less spice.
