Sharon's Egg and Ham Scramble

Basic ham and eggs are elevated with the addition of jalapeño pepper, Cheddar cheese, and apple-smoked ham in this hearty breakfast scramble.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 tablespoons milk, or more to taste
• 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®)
• 0.5 cup chopped deli slices applewood-smoked ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk eggs, milk, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapeño and sauté until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ham and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour egg mixture into the skillet. Cook and stir until eggs are set but not dry, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Cheddar over eggs; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Transfer eggs to a plate and sprinkle remaining Cheddar over the top.