Easy Cheesy Keto Protein Breakfast Scramble – High Protein, Low Carb
Cheesy keto protein scramble is a simple and hearty high protein low carb breakfast full of crispy fried meats, sautéed peppers and onions, creamy scrambled eggs, and gooey melted cheese. It’s the perfect lazy keto breakfast to start your day!
An easy keto breakfast idea that you can make half asleep and still have on the table in just 20 minutes.
Just 5g net carbs and 28g of protein per serving!
Make this into a keto breakfast burrito with my homemade keto tortillas!
What better way to start your morning than a healthy portion of protein packed, low carb, scrambled eggs.
If you have run out of keto breakfast ideas, try this low carb high protein breakfast scramble!
Why This Low Carb High Protein Breakfast Works
- 5 words: crispy fried meat, melted cheese..
- These scrambled eggs are packed with both protein and flavour
- Cheesy scrambled are a simply satisfying high protein low carb breakfast
- The only thing better than how easy this is, is how quick it is
- Whipping sour cream into the eggs makes them soft, light, and creamy
Scrambled Eggs FAQs
Should I add milk to scrambled eggs?
This is a topic of much debate. I make them with or without, and I like both. But the far superior method used in this recipe is to add some sour cream or creme friache before scrambling the eggs, its light and slightly tangy, which leads to delicious and fluffy scrambled eggs.
Do I scramble the eggs before adding them to the pan?
You can scramble them in the pan if you wish but the egg white and the yolk will not fully combine. For best results whisk them thoroughly before adding them to the pan.
How do I avoid overcooking scrambled eggs?
Eggs quick fast and they go from well cooked to over cooked even quicker. To avoid over cooking scrambled eggs make sure you are staying near the pan, dont walk away and do something else. Stir to keep the eggs moving, and most importantly remove the eggs from the heat just before they are cooked to your liking. They will continue to cook even after they are off the heat.
How do you know when scrambled eggs are done?
The best way to know when scrambled eggs are done is to pay attention to the texture and firmness. Scrambled eggs should be light yellow, and soft to the touch. There should be no signs of uncooked egg, or noticeably runny portions of egg left.
Will scrambled eggs keep in the fridge/how long in the fridge
Leftover cooked scrambled eggs can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for 3 to 4 days.
Are scrambled eggs healthy?
Eggs are a low carb super food that are packed with beneficial fats, protein, and nutrients. There is even some evidence that eggs are beneficial for overall health.
5 Tips To Master This High Protein Scramble
- After frying the meats, drain off a portion of the rendered fat (save for later use!) to avoid greasy scrambled eggs.
- Quickly fry the onions and peppers with meat for about a minute to soften them before adding the eggs.
- Stir in delicate herbs like parsley, cilantro, and scallion after the eggs are cooked to preserve their texture and punch.
- Season the eggs once they are cooked not while they are raw. The meats have salt in them already to season to taste at the end. This also helps avoid watery scrambled eggs.
- Pay attention! Eggs can go from just right to overcooked in under a minute!
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Keto Protein Breakfast Scramble
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Equipment
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Large bowl
- whisk/fork
- Frying Pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 6 links breakfast sausage sliced
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 4 oz hard salami (such as Genoa) cubed
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper sliced
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2 stalks green onion (scallion) sliced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Prepare Protein Scramble Ingredients
- Slice bacon, breakfast sausage, and salami into bite sized pieces. Thinly slice onion, bell pepper, and green onions. Grate cheddar cheese and set aside until needed.6 links breakfast sausage, 6 slices bacon, 4 oz hard salami (such as Genoa), 1 small onion, 1 medium bell pepper, ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Crack eggs into a large bowl and add in the sour cream. Beat with a fork or a whisk until well combined. The mixture should be consistent pale yellow with no unmixed egg whites or sour cream visible.6 large eggs, ¼ cup sour cream
Cooking Instructions
- Place a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot add raw sliced bacon and sausage. Fry until cooked through, and just starting to brown and crisp. (5 - 8 minutes)6 slices bacon
- Add chopped salami and continue to fry until the salami, bacon, and sausage have reached a level of crispness you are satisfied with. If the pan contains a lot of rendered fat, drain off a portion now to avoid greasy eggs (2 - 3 minutes)6 links breakfast sausage, 4 oz hard salami (such as Genoa)
- Next add the sliced onions and pepper to fry until softened. (1 minute)1 small onion, 1 medium bell pepper
- Stir in egg mixture, and using a spatula begin to combine and scramble everything in the pan. Cook eggs to desired doneness. (3-5 minutes)
- Stir in grated cheese, top with sliced green onion, and season to taste with salt and pepper.2 stalks green onion (scallion), salt and pepper
Notes
Nutrition
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Protein Packed Scrambled Egg Variations
Scrambled eggs are a blank canvas, a playground for almost any flavour combination. Here are some ways you can put your own spin on this recipe.
- Change the meats: Try other types of salami, prosciutto, guanciale, chorizo, taco meat, ham, chicken, turkey, shrimp the possibilities are endless.
- Change the veggies: Adding veggies like mushrooms, hot peppers, garlic, broccoli, asparagus, even zucchini can really change the flavours and textures. Just be careful to fry them appropriately so it doesn’t become too watery.
- Change the theme: Explore flavours from other cultures by adding classic Indian, Mexican, Italian, or Spanish (etc.) ingredients and style your scrambled eggs with different herbs to keep this meal exciting time and time again.
- Add fancy cheeses: What’s better than cheese? More cheese! Try adding feta, Havarti, Gouda, or some creamy melted brie for an elevated and decadent high protein, low carb breakfast!
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