Description
If you’re looking for a breakfast (or brunch… or lazy dinner) that’s equal parts cozy, satisfying, and absolutely delicious, you’ve just found it. This Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is one of those dishes that feels like a warm hug in a skillet. Golden, crispy potatoes meet soft scrambled eggs and melty cheese in the most comforting way possible.
This one is a go-to in my house—especially on chilly mornings or when I’ve got leftover potatoes to use up. It’s easy, adaptable, and honestly, I could eat it straight from the pan (and have… more than once). The texture, the flavor, the smell when it hits the skillet—pure magic!
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups cooked potatoes (cubed and pan-fried or roasted)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite meltable cheese)
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped herbs, hot sauce, or diced veggies (see below!)
Instructions
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Cook the Potatoes
If you’re using raw potatoes, cube them small and pan-fry in butter or oil until golden and tender. If they’re already cooked (leftovers are perfect!), just reheat and crisp them up in the skillet. -
Whisk the Eggs
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. The milk makes them fluffier—don’t skip it! -
Pour Eggs Over the Potatoes
Once your potatoes are crispy and hot, reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the egg mixture. -
Scramble Gently
Let the eggs sit for 10–15 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, folding the eggs and potatoes together until just set. -
Add Cheese
Sprinkle cheese over the scramble and fold gently to melt. You can also cover the pan for a minute to speed up the melt. -
Garnish and Serve
Top with green onions, herbs, or hot sauce and serve immediately!
Notes
Best made with pre-cooked or leftover potatoes for faster prep and crispier texture.
Eggs cook best low and slow—don’t rush the scramble!
For fluffier eggs, whisk them thoroughly with milk or cream before adding to the pan.
Add cheese just before the eggs finish cooking to keep it melty, not greasy.
Customize with your favorite add-ins: veggies, meat, herbs, or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, One-Pan Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 235mg