Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble, a breakfast or brunch favorite that combines fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes, and savory ham, all enveloped in melted cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a quiet meal, its customizable nature allows you to swap ingredients like bacon or add your favorite veggies for extra nutrition. Topped with fresh chives and tangy sour cream, this satisfying scramble is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1.5 tablespoons frying oil or clarified butter
- 4 cups cooked potatoes (chopped)
- 2 oz ham (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded aged cheddar and Gruyere cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, cream, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat; add chopped potatoes and cook until browned.
- Add ham to the pan; pour in the egg mixture and cook on low until partially set.
- Sprinkle cheese over eggs and potatoes; cover and cook until cheese melts and eggs are fully cooked.
- Serve hot with sour cream and chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 370mg