Eggs mixed with potatoes in a cast iron skillet.
FOOD NEWS
Don't Throw Out Those Leftover Potatoes, Put Them In Your Eggs Instead
By Allison Lindsey
A potato casserole dish in a pan.
If you have a habit of tossing away leftover potatoes that have lost their moisture and flavor, you should instead pair them with eggs and witness them come back to life.
Fries, steak, and sunny side up eggs in a pan.
Sautéing them in a hot pan with a little oil or butter reheats them quickly, restoring their crunch and making them a great textural addition to a scrambled egg medley.
An egg and potato breakfast dish in a pan.
Potatoes have a naturally mild flavor that pairs well with a wide range of additional ingredients, so you can spice up the dish with whatever else you're craving.
Hashbrowns on a blue plate.
Hashbrowns are a tried and true partner for eggs if you crave a comforting breakfast, and if you're in the mood for a more luxurious dish, scalloped potatoes are a great option.
Cooked sweet potatoes on a wooden table.
If you want to give your eggs a more candied flavor, sweet potatoes are the perfect pairing that will also give your meal a delicate contrast that's never overpowering.
Baked potato with cheese, chives, and bacon
Even leftover baked potatoes can be cut open and filled with scrambled eggs. Leftover mashed potatoes can make your egg scramble creamier, softer, and fluffier.