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A close-up of a Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble in a pan, topped with chives and pepper.

Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble

This Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble is a quick, nutritious, and satisfying breakfast. It is ideal for busy mornings when you want comfort food ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Scramble
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1.5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning or to taste
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons frying oil or clarified butter
  • 4 cups (600g) chopped cooked potatoes
  • 2 oz (60g) ham chopped into cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese I used a mix of aged cheddar and Gruyere
To Serve
  • sour cream
  • chives

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large frying pan
  • Lid

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, then set the mixture aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook them until they brown on all sides.
  3. Add the ham and the egg mixture to the pan. Cook briefly over low heat until the eggs are only partially cooked; they should not be set. Season everything with salt and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the eggs and potatoes. Cover the pan with a lid. Cook over low heat until the cheese melts and the eggs finish cooking.
  5. Transfer the scramble to plates and serve with sour cream and chopped chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 30gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

You can substitute Old Bay seasoning with Cajun seasoning, Fajita seasoning, or Chili powder. If you prefer, you can crumble fried bacon on top instead of using ham. Thinly sliced scallions work well in place of chives. Feel free to add any vegetables you like; pan-fried mushrooms and bell peppers are good additions.

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