Classic Potatoes with Eggs
A hearty and delicious potato and egg recipe, essential for breakfast tables.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Gentle heat
- Region
- trk
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free

Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butterInstead: olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon black pepper
- Half teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional chopped parsley
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Peel the potatoes and dice them into small cubes.
- 2
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan and add the potatoes.
- 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and golden.
- 4
Whisk the eggs with salt and spices in a bowl.
- 5
Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the fried potatoes.
- 6
Cook on low heat with the lid closed until the eggs reach your desired consistency.
Note. If you soak the diced potatoes in water to remove starch and dry them well, they will fry much crisper.
Questions
Should the potatoes be boiled beforehand?
No, since they are diced into small cubes, they can cook directly in the pan with butter.
Which spices go well with it?
Besides black pepper and red pepper flakes, thyme or paprika also pair wonderfully.

