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Keto Breakfast Bowl

A hearty low-carb breakfast bowl featuring scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, avocado, and cheese. Perfect for those following a ketogenic diet who want a filling and satisfying start to their day.

25 minEasyServes 2520 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastStovetopKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 8 bacon strips
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • to taste hot sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 8 bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then chop or crumble into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until well combined.

  3. 3

    Pour out most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Alternatively, wipe the skillet clean and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until eggs are soft and creamy but fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in half of the 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted.

  6. 6

    Divide the scrambled eggs between two bowls. Top each bowl with the remaining cheese, crispy bacon pieces, 1 sliced avocado slices, and 2 sliced green onions.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately with to taste for serving hot sauce on the side if desired.

Questions

Can I make Keto Breakfast Bowl dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); 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 Keto Breakfast Bowl keep?

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

Can I halve or double Keto Breakfast Bowl?

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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