Keto Breakfast Bowl

Name: Keto Breakfast Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Questions

What can I use instead of heavy cream in Keto Breakfast Bowl?

The entry for Keto Breakfast Bowl calls for 2 tbsp heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Keto Breakfast Bowl?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Keto Breakfast Bowl uses 8 bacon strips.

Is Keto Breakfast Bowl spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Keto Breakfast Bowl comes from to taste hot sauce, for serving. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Keto Breakfast Bowl dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Keto Breakfast Bowl 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 what is left of Keto Breakfast Bowl within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The avocado browns within hours; add it fresh to each portion.

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