Description
This Potato Egg Scramble is a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish featuring tender diced potatoes sautéed with onions and bell peppers, combined with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a satisfying morning meal or a quick brunch, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with added meats or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook potatoes: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and become tender.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced onion and both red and green bell peppers. Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Season the mixture: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika over the potato and vegetable mixture, stirring to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk until fully blended and slightly frothy.
- Scramble the eggs: Push the potato and vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the egg mixture into the empty side of the skillet. Cook gently, stirring the eggs until they begin to set.
- Combine and finish cooking: Fold the potatoes and vegetables into the eggs, mixing thoroughly. Cook just until the eggs are fully set but still soft, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add cheese and garnish: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the scramble. Let it sit for 1 minute to allow the cheese to melt. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon, sausage, or spinach during the vegetable cooking step.
- This dish works well for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner.
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
