Cajun Scrambled Eggs

Name: Cajun Scrambled Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, beaten; 4 oz andouille sausage, diced; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 tbsp celery, diced; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Fluffy scrambled eggs tossed with smoky andouille sausage, crisp holy trinity vegetables, and bold Cajun spices.

20 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

CajunBreakfastStovetopLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 large eggs, beaten
4 oz andouille sausage, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp celery, diced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

1

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 oz diced andouille sausage, 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/4 cup diced yellow onion, and 2 tbsp diced celery to the pan.
3

Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables soften and sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
4

Reduce heat to low, then sprinkle in 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning and pour in 4 beaten large eggs.
5

Gently scramble until soft curds form and eggs are fully set, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Scrambled Eggs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Scrambled Eggs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cajun Scrambled Eggs?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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