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Frozen Dinner Diner: Eggs and Taters

Here's my first recipe offering. It's very simple, which is what I look for. I welcome suggestions from readers as well. It's loosely based on one of my favorite frozen dinners made by Smart Ones.

Eggs and Taters
(Make 6 frozen dinner)

2 pounds of potatoes*
2 cartons of egg substitute
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cups shredded cheddar
Cooking spray
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Peel potatoes, and cut into cubes. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potato cubes in a single layer on cookie sheet. Put the potatoes in the oven and set a timer for 20 minutes.
  3. When the timer goes off, flip the potatoes with a spatula, but allow them to continue cooking while you cook the eggs.
  4. Pour both cartons of egg substitute in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
  5. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium temperature.
  6. Pour in egg mixture, and stir occasionally until all liquid is solid.
  7. Remove potatoes from oven.
  8. Divide eggs into 6 frozen dinner containers. Divide potatoes across the 6 containers. Sprinkle 1/8 cup of cheese over each.

Reheating:
Cook uncovered for four minutes on high. (May need to adjust settings for your own microwaves.)

The Verdict:
This dish reheats very well.

*I have no potato preference; I just buy whatever is on sale.
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