Fiesta Scrambled Eggs

  Breakfast

I love to fix this spicy scrambled egg dish for friends and family. It’s almost a meal in itself, but I serve it with muffins or biscuits, fresh fruit juice and coffee.

Fiesta Scrambled Eggs

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Salsa

Instructions

  • 1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute the onion and peppers until tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Pour eggs over the top; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 222 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 311mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.

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