Description
A delicious and hearty breakfast scramble with ham, cheddar cheese, and potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 medium red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes in an even layer and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on the edges, about 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened and lightly translucent, 3–4 minutes. Add the diced ham and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to warm through and pick up flavor from the pan.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn. Reduce the heat to medium-low to prepare for the eggs.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk or cream with a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potatoes and ham in the skillet.
- Let the eggs sit undisturbed for a few seconds, then gently push them around the pan with a spatula, scraping from the edges toward the center to form soft curds. Continue cooking, stirring slowly, until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy and soft.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the eggs and potatoes. Turn off the heat, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the residual heat melt the cheese for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove the lid, sprinkle the scramble with chopped chives or green onions, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot straight from the skillet, dividing into four portions.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses based on personal preference.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 400mg