Description
Savor the comforting flavors of fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese in this quick and satisfying breakfast dish, perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium golden or russet potatoes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook until golden brown and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- 2. Add Aromatics: Stir in diced onion and bell pepper once the potatoes are nearly done. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Whisk Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs with salt and pepper until frothy.
- 4. Combine: Pour the whisked eggs over the sautéed mixture in the skillet. Gently stir on low heat until fluffy curds form.
- 5. Melt Cheese: When eggs begin to set but are still slightly runny, sprinkle cheese on top. Cover for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- 6. Taste Test: Stir again before serving, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 260mg