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Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble: The Ultimate One-Skillet Rustic Breakfast

A hearty, one-skillet Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble featuring crispy pan-fried potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, seared ham, and melted sharp cheddar. Perfect for a rustic family breakfast with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 6 large Eggs Whisked thoroughly
  • 1 cup (150g) Smoked Ham Diced into small squares
  • 1.5 cups (170g) Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Avocado Oil Or other high-heat oil
  • 3 medium Green Onions Thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Salt Sea salt preferred
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet 10-inch or 12-inch preferred for heat retention.
  • 1 Balloon Whisk To aerate the eggs for fluffiness.
  • 1 Metal Spatula Essential for flipping crispy potatoes.

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high. Add cubed potatoes and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook until tender.
  2. Push potatoes to the edges and add ham to the center. Sear for 3 minutes until the pink cubes have caramelized edges.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in whisked eggs and gently fold with a spatula until soft curds form and eggs are mostly set.
  4. Top with shredded cheddar. Cover with a lid for 60 seconds until the cheese is gooey and fully melted.
  5. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and cracked black pepper before serving directly from the skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 22gFat: 28gFiber: 3g

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes, soak the cubes in cold water for 20 minutes then dry thoroughly before frying.
Use a block of cheese and shred it yourself for the best melt.
Keyword Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble,potato scramble,skillet breakfast

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