I'm always looking for simple, easy recipes, like potato scrambled eggs. Everyone feels like they would like cook more, but that it's too complicated. Or that they don't have enough time.
And I get this. Believe me, I'm right there with you 6 days out of the week! I work 2 jobs, host a YouTube channel, post 2 recipes a week on this website, have 2 cats and a dog, and am only 3 weeks behind on Grey's Anatomy!
On the 7th day, though? All bets are off! Because I'm standing over a stove slowly simmering curry for 8 hours. Usually with a cat on my shoulder. Probably while watching Grey's Anatomy.
Just because I'm busy, doesn't mean that I don't cook! I cook all of the time. I just have to get creative about it.
To combat all of the other time restraints in my life, I'm constantly looking for quick and easy meals. I cook a lot of things ahead of time and eat them as leftovers all week. And am forever making meals that I can take on the go.
One of my go-to staples in this department, and one of the simplest ways to start the day with a hearty, nutritious, and filling meal that actually tastes worth it, is with a good scrambled egg.
This potato scrambled egg recipe starts out with skillet of potatoes and red bell peppers, mixed in with a couple of eggs, and topped of with a little bit of cheese.
Gallery
Variations of Potato Scrambled Eggs
There's virtually no way to go wrong with scrambled eggs. I often make them in the same skillet with roasted potatoes and peppers. But you can add any number of things to a couple of eggs in the morning for a filling meal that will last you well into the day!
Start out breakfast the right way with scrambled eggs, potatoes, bell peppers, and just a dash of sharp cheddar cheese. Quick and easy to make, while delicious and filling, this meal will keep you full on the go or is a perfect way to indulge on a lackadaisical morning. Feel free to mix and match in your own produce of choice.
Preheat a skillet on medium with a splash of olive oil.I like to use a cast iron skillet. If you're using another type of skillet, you might need more oil and the cooking time may vary slightly. I like to start with a very thin layer of oil, just enough to cover the skillet, and then add more as needed while cooking.
Meanwhile, dice the potato and bell pepper.
Add potato and bell pepper to skillet. Stir to coat with oil. Cook covered for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Make sure to stir rather frequently. If it browns too quickly, add more oil and lower the temperature. If it doesn't brown quickly enough, increase the heat.
Once cooked, add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Scramble Eggs
Add oil to a skillet and preheat a over medium-high heat.I use a pretty well seasoned cast iron pan to cook eggs, so I don't add any more than a spritz of oil. You may need upwards of a teaspoon for other types of pans, though. Like with the potatoes, use just enough so that your eggs don't stick.
Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until fluffy.
Add eggs to the pan. Move them around gently with a spatula, making sure that they cook evenly. Stirring more constantly will result in runnier eggs. Stirring less vigorously will result in thicker eggs, but you may need to flip them to cook evenly.
Continue to gently move the eggs around until barely cooked. This should only take a couple of minutes. Remove from heat when the eggs begin to form and are no longer runny.
Assemble Plate
Place potatoes and bell pepper on a plate. Add eggs. Top with finely grated cheese. Serve immediately.
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
Scrambled eggs are so fundamental that we often don't really think about it. But there truly is an art on how to scramble eggs! And there are some very easy pitfalls to fall into that are easily avoided. For tips and tricks, check out my article on The Fundamentals of How to Scramble Eggs.
Leave a Reply