Cheesy Scrambled Egg And Potato Skillet Recipe

Start your day with this incredibly flavorful and satisfying Cheesy Scrambled Egg & Potato Skillet! Perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe combines crispy potatoes, savory bacon, and melted cheddar cheese for a delightful meal. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread for a complete and delicious experience. This recipe is easily adaptable – use large hash browns for convenience or substitute with 2 lbs of red potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 694.1 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheesy Scrambled Egg And Potato Skillet

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How to Make Cheesy Scrambled Egg And Potato Skillet

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. Add hash browns (or diced potatoes) to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned and crispy (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno (if using) to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Season the potato and vegetable mixture with seasoned salt and black pepper.
  5. If desired, remove excess grease from the skillet.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and whipping cream until light and frothy.
  7. Pour egg mixture over the potato and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Gently stir to combine.
  8. Cook over medium-low heat, gently lifting the edges with a spatula to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, until eggs are set but still slightly moist (about 5-7 minutes).
  9. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and let stand for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  10. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Cheesy Scrambled Egg & Potato Skillet!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

90g

Carbs

11g