Description
Indulge in the comfort of a Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble, a delightful dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. This recipe combines fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes, savory ham, and melted cheese into a hearty meal that everyone will love. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious plate ready to fuel your day. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it truly your own. Whether you’re rushing out the door or enjoying a leisurely weekend, this satisfying scramble is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1.5 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 tablespoons frying oil or clarified butter
- 4 cups chopped cooked potatoes
- 2 oz chopped ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese (aged cheddar and Gruyere recommended)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat; cook potatoes until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add ham to the pan; pour in the egg mixture and cook on low until eggs are partially set (2-3 minutes).
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover the pan, and cook until cheese melts and eggs are fully cooked (3-5 minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with sour cream and chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 350mg