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Cheesy Potato Egg Scramble

Cheesy potato egg scramble in one pan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast / Brunch
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Scramble

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning or to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons frying oil or clarified butter
  • 4 cups 600 g cooked potatoes, chopped
  • 2 oz 60 g cooked beef, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese aged cheddar and Gruyère blend recommended

To Serve

  • Sour cream
  • Fresh chives chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream or milk, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil or clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped potatoes and cook until browned and crispy on all sides.
  • Add the cooked beef to the pan, then pour in the egg mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook gently until the eggs are partially set.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the eggs and potatoes.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat until the cheese is melted and the eggs are fully cooked.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream and fresh chives on top.

Notes

  • Finely chopped beef distributes more evenly throughout the scramble