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Bacon And Veggie Skillet Scramble Recipe

Start your weekend mornings with this delicious and customizable Bacon and Veggie Skillet Scramble! This hearty breakfast is packed with flavor and perfect for the whole family. Use bacon or sausage, add leftover baked potatoes to speed things up, and enjoy a crispy, cheesy delight that's sure to become a new favorite. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, this recipe is a weekend breakfast winner!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 424.5 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Veggie Skillet Scramble

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • chopped (part of 1 cup total chopped vegetables)
  • chopped (part of 1 cup total chopped vegetables)
  • chopped (part of 1 cup total chopped vegetables)
  • chopped (part of 1 cup total chopped vegetables)
  • chopped (optional vegetable, no specific quantity given in recipe)
  • 4 slices cooked and crumbled crisp bacon
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1/2 cup for egg mixture, 1/4 cup optional for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
  • chopped spinach (part of 1 cup total chopped vegetables)
  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage (optional alternative to bacon)

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How to Make Bacon And Veggie Skillet Scramble

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of diced potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 1 cup of your favorite chopped vegetables (onions, peppers, spinach, etc.) and sauté for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Stir frequently.
  4. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 tablespoons of whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until light and frothy.
  5. Let the egg mixture stand for 5 minutes.
  6. Add 4 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon (or 1/2 cup cooked sausage) to the skillet with the vegetables and potatoes.
  7. Move the vegetable and bacon mixture to one side of the skillet, leaving half empty.
  8. Briefly whisk the egg mixture again and stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Pour the egg mixture into the empty half of the skillet.
  10. Once the eggs begin to set around the edges, gently scramble and stir the entire mixture until the eggs are cooked through but still slightly moist.
  11. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Sprinkle with an additional 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (optional) and allow it to melt.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Bacon and Veggie Skillet Scramble!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

48g

Carbs

8g

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