Description
A hearty and delicious Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble recipe that makes for a satisfying breakfast or brunch option. This flavorful dish combines fluffy scrambled eggs with creamy potatoes, savory ham, and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped cooked potatoes
- 2 oz ham, chopped into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (aged cheddar and Gruyere recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Potatoes: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat; add chopped potatoes and cook until browned.
- Add Ham and Eggs: Stir in ham and pour egg mixture over potatoes and ham; cook on low heat until eggs are partially set.
- Add Cheese and Finish: Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover the pan, and continue cooking until cheese melts and eggs are fully cooked.
- Serve: Serve hot with sour cream and chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 290mg
Keywords: Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble, Breakfast, Brunch, Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese, Ham
