Potato, Bacon and Egg Scramble

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Potato, Bacon and Egg Scramble
25 min.
5
283kcal

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Start your day off right with a hearty and delicious Potato, Bacon, and Egg Scramble! This gluten-free morning meal is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also serves up to five people, making it perfect for family brunches or gatherings with friends. With each serving clocking in at a satisfying 283 calories, you can indulge without the guilt.

Imagine the savory aroma of crispy bacon sizzling in the skillet, mingling with the buttery goodness of golden-brown potatoes. The addition of fresh green onions adds a delightful crunch and a pop of color, while the fluffy scrambled eggs bring everything together in a creamy, comforting dish. This recipe is a fantastic way to use up those red potatoes sitting in your pantry, transforming them into a flavorful breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the day.

Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast before heading out or a leisurely brunch with loved ones, this Potato, Bacon, and Egg Scramble is sure to impress. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that combines classic breakfast ingredients in a way that feels both indulgent and wholesome. So grab your frying pan and get ready to whip up a breakfast that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • tablespoons butter 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • lb potatoes - remove skin red cubed (6 or 7)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and brown.
  2. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon.
  3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling.
  4. Add potatoes. Cover; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook covered 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper with fork or wire whisk until well mixed; set aside.
  5. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes in butter 3 to 5 minutes, turning potatoes occasionally, until light brown. Stir in onions. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour egg mixture into skillet. As mixture begins to set at bottom and side, gently lift cooked portions with metal spatula so that thin, uncooked portion can flow to bottom. Avoid constant stirring. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist.
  7. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein16.73%
Fat60.22%
Carbs23.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.4
Glycemic Load
0.37
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.502173983532%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:282.5kcal
14.12%
Fat:18.92g
29.11%
Saturated Fat:5.85g
36.56%
Carbohydrates:16.3g
5.43%
Net Carbohydrates:14.61g
5.31%
Sugar:2.26g
2.52%
Cholesterol:212.89mg
70.96%
Sodium:413.02mg
17.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.82g
23.65%
Selenium:21.43µg
30.61%
Phosphorus:211.21mg
21.12%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.58%
Potassium:570.43mg
16.3%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.81%
Vitamin K:13.27µg
12.64%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.54%
Vitamin A:576.4IU
11.53%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.22%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.19%
Folate:44.41µg
11.1%
Vitamin C:8.75mg
10.61%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.06%
Iron:1.76mg
9.76%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.85%
Vitamin D:1.32µg
8.82%
Copper:0.17mg
8.69%
Magnesium:32.14mg
8.04%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.02%
Fiber:1.68g
6.74%
Calcium:65.32mg
6.53%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.79%