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cheesy potato egg scramble with melted cheddar, crispy potatoes, and fluffy eggs in a skillet

Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble

A hearty breakfast skillet combining crispy golden potatoes with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese. Perfect for feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes without stirring to develop a golden crust.
  2. Step 2: Flip potatoes and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes until all sides are crispy and golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Step 3: Push potatoes to one side of the skillet and add diced onion to the empty space. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix everything together in the skillet.
  5. Step 5: In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined and slightly frothy.
  6. Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and let them sit for 30 seconds.
  7. Step 7: Using a spatula, gently scramble the eggs with the potato mixture, stirring every 30 seconds to create large, fluffy curds.
  8. Step 8: When eggs are almost set but still slightly wet, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and gently fold in.
  9. Step 9: Remove from heat and let residual heat finish cooking the eggs and melt the cheese completely.
  10. Step 10: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes, soak diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking and pat completely dry. You can substitute any cheese you prefer - Monterey Jack, Swiss, or pepper jack work wonderfully.