Eggs with Potatoes and Ham
Ingredients
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3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
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1 cup ham, diced
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6 eggs
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2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter
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½ small onion, diced (optional)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Paprika or garlic powder (optional)
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Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the potatoes
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Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
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Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
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Add ham & onion
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Stir in ham (and onion if using).
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Cook 3–4 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
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Add eggs
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Beat eggs lightly with a pinch of salt.
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Pour over potato-ham mixture.
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Cook gently, stirring for scrambled-style eggs, or let set and fold for larger curds.
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Finish & serve
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Season to taste.
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Sprinkle with herbs or a pinch of paprika.
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Variations
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Spanish-style: Add garlic and smoked paprika.
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Cheesy: Stir in shredded cheddar or Swiss at the end.
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Crispy version: Parboil potatoes first, then pan-fry for extra crispiness.
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Oven-baked: Transfer skillet to oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake 8–10 minutes.
Would you like this as a one-pan skillet, baked casserole, or breakfast burrito filling?