Fiesta Scrambled Eggs

Name: Fiesta Scrambled Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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. —Kay Kropff, Canyon, Texas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
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

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. 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 1/2 cup cheese. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 254 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 278mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.

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. —Kay Kropff, Canyon, Texas

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