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Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble plated with crispy potatoes scrambled eggs cheddar bacon and chives
Thomas Baker

Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble: Delicious Breakfast Recipe

A satisfying one-pan breakfast featuring crispy golden potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and optional smoky ham or bacon. Quick enough for weekdays and indulgent for weekend brunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Place diced potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10–15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the boiled potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, until golden and crispy on the edges.
  3. Stir in the chopped cooked ham or bacon, and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes in the skillet. Let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently occasionally, until eggs are scrambled and cooked through.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  7. Remove from heat. Top with chopped green onions or chives, and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can prep the potatoes ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for quicker mornings. Swap out the cheddar for pepper jack, mozzarella, gouda, or your favorite cheese blend. This dish also works great as a wrap filling—roll it into a warm tortilla for a breakfast burrito.