One-Pan American Breakfast Scramble with Cheddar & Crispy Bacon
By Toby Devonshire
Co-Founder of Supp
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Cook Time
18 mins
Difficulty
Easy
A speedy, crowd-pleasing one-pan breakfast that combines crispy potatoes, smoky bacon and fluffy eggs with melted cheddar. Minimal washing up and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
400g Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, peeled and diced into 1.5cm cubes
200g Streaky bacon rashers, cut into 2cm pieces (smoky flavour works best)
6 Large free-range eggs, lightly beaten (room temperature)
100g Mature cheddar, grated
1 (about 100g) Onion, finely chopped (red or white onion)
30ml Semi-skimmed milk, optional (for creamier eggs)
1 tbsp (15ml) Olive oil (for frying potatoes)
1 tsp Smoked paprika (adds extra smoky depth)
to taste Sea salt
to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
10g Fresh chives, finely snipped (optional, for garnish)
Method
Step 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, add the diced potatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain well and set aside to steam-dry while you prepare the rest.
Step 2
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon pieces and fry for 5–6 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Step 3
Add the olive oil to the pan if needed, reduce the heat to medium and add the par-boiled potatoes in a single layer. Fry for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the edges are golden and crisp.
Step 4
Stir in the chopped onion and smoked paprika, cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens and is translucent. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Step 5
While the potatoes cook, whisk the eggs with the milk in a bowl and season with a little pepper. When the onion is ready, push the potato mixture to one side of the pan and pour the eggs into the empty space.
Step 6
Scramble the eggs gently for 30–60 seconds until they start to set, then fold them through the potatoes. Stir in the grated cheddar and return the crispy bacon to the pan. Cook for a further 1–2 minutes until the cheese has melted and the eggs are just set but still soft.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning. Scatter the snipped chives over the top and serve immediately from the pan.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
Energy - 604kcal
Protein - 36.8g
Carbohydrates - 21.8g
Fat - 40.5g
Fibre - 2.7g
This nutritional information is provided as a helpful estimate. Values may vary depending on the ingredients and portion sizes you use.
Recipe Notes
Dice potatoes small and par-boil to cut frying time. For a lighter version use reduced-fat cheese and lean back bacon, but keep an eye on cooking times so eggs remain soft.
