Ultimate Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble: Easy 20-Minute Breakfast Skillet Recipe

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A delectable breakfast with delicious flavor and simple preparation awaits you. A complete breakfast usando potatoes and eggs with melted cheese results in a single-pan dish that works great for mornings and family brunches. Food preparation requires 20 minutes yet results in a family-approved dish.

The cheesy potato egg scramble provides multiple reasons why you would love it

A breakfast skillet provides both consumed pleasure and preparatory convenience. This dish requires everyday kitchen staples to offer everything you need in one pan starting from preparation through cleanup with intense flavor as its end result. A breakfast combination of potatoes with their crispy texture along with eggs containing protein and melted cheese gives you the ideal taste profile for a delightful morning start.

Ingredients

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For the Potato Base

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• Begin with one pound of russet potatoes that are 3 medium in size and cut into cubes measuring ½-inch.
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Egg Mixture

• 6 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk or cream
• The egg mixture requires 1 cup of shredded cheese which can be cheddar or monterey jack or any preferred variety.
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• The egg mixture can include an option of 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives or cilantro.

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Instructions

Preparing the Potato Base

1. A large skillet requires medium heat so pour in either butter or olive oil for cooking.
2. Place raw potato cubes into heated skillet for cooking. Leave the pan on stovetop burner set to medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the potatoes become golden.
3. After stirring the potatoes once let themcook for 5 to 7 minutes while occasionally stirring to achieve softening.
4. Place diced onion and bell pepper into the skillet with the other ingredients. Proceed with cooking for 3-4 minutes to achieve a proper softening point of the vegetables.
5. Add minced garlic to the wok after stirring in paprika, thyme, salt and pepper along with the spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Adding the Egg Mixture

1. Heat the potatoes as you combine milk with eggs in a mixing bowl until both ingredients become well mixed.
2. Use a spoon to make depressions across the potato mixture before distributing the egg mixture with an even coat.
3. Stir the mixture occasionally at medium-low heat until the eggs become slightly set during 2-3 minutes of cook time.
4. Cover the skillet with a lid to let the cheese melt for a period of 1-2 minutes after scattering shredded cheese over the potato mixture.
5. Heat the skillet until the cheese becomes melted then proceed with the garnish using sliced green onions and fresh herbs if using them.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the dish immediately when hot by either keeping it in the skillet or dividing it into plates. This dish pairs wonderfully with:

• Sliced avocado
• Fresh salsa or hot sauce
• Warm tortillas or toast
• A side of fresh fruit

Recipe Variations

• To create a meaty version of this dish add 500 ml of diced bacon along with ham and sausage to the potatoes.
• Southwest Style requires you to combine ½ teaspoon cumin with your spices followed by serving the dish with avocado and salsa addition.
  
• The Mediterranean remix uses feta instead of cheddar cheese while adding a small portion of spinach when eggs go into the mix.
• The Hash Brown Shortcut involves replacing fresh diced potatoes with two cups of hash browns from the freezer for convenience.

Storage and Reheating Tips

The Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble stays fresh in a safely sealed container inside the refrigerator between 2 to 3 days.

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Ultimate Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble: Easy 20-Minute Breakfast Skillet Recipe

Recipe by RecipessentialCourse: breakfast ideasDifficulty: Biginner

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

• Begin with one pound of russet potatoes that are 3 medium in size and cut into cubes measuring ½-inch.

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

• For the Egg Mixture

• 6 large eggs

• 3 tablespoons milk or cream

• The egg mixture requires 1 cup of shredded cheese which can be cheddar or monterey jack or any preferred variety.

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

• The egg mixture can include an option of 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives or cilantro.

Instructions

• Preparing the Potato Base
• A large skillet requires medium heat so pour in either butter or olive oil for cooking.
• Place raw potato cubes into heated skillet for cooking. Leave the pan on stovetop burner set to medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the potatoes become golden.
• After stirring the potatoes once let themcook for 5 to 7 minutes while occasionally stirring to achieve softening.
• Place diced onion and bell pepper into the skillet with the other ingredients. Proceed with cooking for 3-4 minutes to achieve a proper softening point of the vegetables.
• Add minced garlic to the wok after stirring in paprika, thyme, salt and pepper along with the spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Adding the Egg Mixture
• Heat the potatoes as you combine milk with eggs in a mixing bowl until both ingredients become well mixed.
• Use a spoon to make depressions across the potato mixture before distributing the egg mixture with an even coat.
• Stir the mixture occasionally at medium-low heat until the eggs become slightly set during 2-3 minutes of cook time.
• Cover the skillet with a lid to let the cheese melt for a period of 1-2 minutes after scattering shredded cheese over the potato mixture.
• Heat the skillet until the cheese becomes melted then proceed with the garnish using sliced green onions and fresh herbs if using them.

FAQ

It is possible to prepare this dish in advance for later use?

Yes! The preparation of potato base can happen overnight then continue the process after refreezing it before cooking. To start your morning you must heat the refrigerated potatoes in a skillet before you add the egg mixture and complete preparation.

The best potato selection for this recipe depends on what?

Both Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes prove suitable for this recipe because Yukon Gold creates a buttery effect while Russet produces a crispy texture. Red potatoes do not lose their form while cooking because they stay firm within their structure.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

The ingredients in this Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble make the dish gluten-free by nature so individuals with gluten sensitivities can enjoy this meal.

Can I use egg whites instead of whole eggs?

Absolutely! Replace the 6 whole eggs with 10-12 egg whites for a lower-fat version of this dish.