Description
A hearty and flavorful Potato Egg Scramble featuring golden sautéed potatoes, colorful bell peppers and onions, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, garnished with fresh parsley. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Spices & Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dairy & Eggs
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes along with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Whisk eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined and slightly frothy to ensure fluffy scrambled eggs.
- Cook eggs: Push the cooked potatoes and vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the whisked eggs into the empty side and scramble gently over medium-low heat until just set but still moist.
- Combine and melt cheese: Stir the eggs together with the potato mixture to combine. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Allow the cheese to melt from the residual heat.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the scramble before serving for a fresh burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack, feta, or Swiss cheese based on your preference.
- For additional protein, add cooked bacon, ham, or sausage to the scramble.
- Serve alongside toast, avocado, or fresh fruit to complete your breakfast plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
