Easy Cheesy Potato and Egg Scramble 20-Minute Savory Morning Comfort
Easy Cheesy Potato and Egg Scramble is a quick skillet breakfast made with crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 medium potatoes diced
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1/4 cup diced onion
4 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions optional
Instructions
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Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add potatoes, season with half the salt and pepper, and cook until golden and tender.
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Stir in onion and cook until softened.
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Whisk eggs with remaining salt.
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Reduce heat and pour eggs over potatoes.
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Gently stir until soft curds form.
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Add cheese and fold until melted.
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Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
Dice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. Remove from heat while eggs are still slightly soft for best texture.