Cheesy Potato & Egg Skillet – A Simple Meal That Feels Like Home
This cheesy potato and egg skillet is the perfect combination of crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, savory ham, and gooey melted cheddar. It’s faster than frying potatoes, packed with flavor, and makes an easy meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ready in minutes, this one-pan wonder will quickly become a household favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 7–8 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6–7 eggs (depending on size)
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 4 slices of ham, diced
- Cheddar cheese, shredded (as desired)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the chopped onion and diced ham. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and the ham is slightly crispy.
- Crack the eggs directly into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir gently to scramble them with the potatoes. Cook until the eggs are set but still soft.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot and enjoy this delicious, cheesy, and satisfying dish!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or smoked paprika.
- Swap ham for cooked bacon, sausage, or turkey for a different twist.
- If you prefer whole eggs instead of scrambled, make small wells in the potatoes and crack the eggs directly into them, then cover and cook until set.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.