Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of a Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble, a perfect breakfast or brunch dish that combines fluffy scrambled eggs with crispy potatoes and savory ham, all topped off with melted cheese. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it’s also highly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or need a satisfying meal on a busy weekday morning, this cheesy scramble will become a staple in your kitchen. Serve it warm with fresh toppings like sour cream and chives for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1.5 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 tablespoons frying oil or clarified butter
- 4 cups chopped cooked potatoes
- 2 oz ham, chopped into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (aged cheddar and Gruyere recommended)
- Sour cream and chopped chives for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Heat frying oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat; add potatoes and cook until browned.
- Add ham to the pan; pour egg mixture over the potatoes and ham.
- Cook on low heat until eggs are partially set; sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover the pan until cheese melts and eggs are fully cooked.
- Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 320mg