Potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Slice potatoes when cool enough to handle.
5. 5
   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet; add sliced potatoes.
7. 7
   Continue cooking until potatoes begin to brown, about 10 more minutes; stir often.
8. 8
   Beat eggs in a bowl; pour beaten eggs over potatoes and let cook until egg begins to firm on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Carefully work a spatula underneath the eggs and potatoes and flip.
10. 10
    Cook until eggs are firm and set throughout, 3 to 5 more minutes.
11. 11
    Season with salt and black pepper.
12. 12
    Lay American cheese slices over egg-potato mixture and let melt before serving.