Fully Loaded Breakfast Scramble
A hearty, all-in-one skillet breakfast packed with crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
The Base
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4 large eggs
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1 cup frozen shredded hash browns (or diced cooked potatoes)
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¼ cup diced onion
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¼ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
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1 clove garlic, minced
The Loaded Goodies *(Pick 3-4)*
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2 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled
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¼ cup cooked breakfast sausage
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¼ cup diced ham
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¼ cup black beans (drained & rinsed)
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2 tbsp diced jalapeños (for heat)
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¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
The Finishers
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 green onion, sliced
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2 tbsp sour cream
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¼ avocado, diced
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Hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
1️⃣ Crisp the Potatoes
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Heat butter/oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add hash browns in an even layer. Cook 4-5 mins undisturbed until golden, then flip and repeat. Season with salt & pepper. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Veggies & Protein
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In the same skillet, cook onion and bell pepper for 2-3 mins until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 secs until fragrant.
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Stir in your protein choices (bacon, sausage, ham, or beans) to warm through.
3️⃣ Scramble the Eggs
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Push everything to one side. Pour in beaten eggs (seasoned with salt & pepper). Let set slightly, then gently fold with a spatula until softly set (~2 mins).
4️⃣ Combine & Melt
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Return potatoes to the skillet. Add cheese and stir gently until melted.
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Fold in delicate extras like spinach, tomatoes, or jalapeños just to warm.
5️⃣ Serve Hot
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Top with avocado, sour cream, green onions, and a dash of hot sauce.
Customize It!
🌱 Vegetarian: Skip meat, add extra beans & veggies.
🔥 Spicy: Use pepper jack cheese + pickled jalapeños.
🥑 California Style: Swap cheese for goat cheese + extra avocado.
Pro Tip: For extra-fluffy eggs, add 1 tbsp milk or cream when beating them!
Why You’ll Love It
✔️ One-skillet wonder – Less cleanup!
✔️ Endlessly adaptable – Use up fridge leftovers.
✔️ Brunch-worthy – Pair with toast or fresh fruit.
Perfect for lazy weekends or meal prep (stores well for 2 days!). 😊🍳
Want it crispier? Try roasting the potatoes separately first for extra crunch!
