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Fluffy scrambled eggs loaded with mushrooms, bacon, peppers, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for Breakfast Ideas Recipes Meal Prep.

Restaurant-Style Scrambled Eggs

Make scrambled eggs that taste like they came from a diner. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a quick and flavorful breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • to taste salt
For the Mix-ins
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 slices cooked bacon chopped
  • 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste Chopped chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Combine the eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl using a whisk. Set the mixture aside.
  2. Place the butter in a skillet and heat it over medium heat.
  3. When the butter is warm, add the onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and a small amount of salt. Cook briefly until the vegetables soften.
  4. Add the chopped bacon to the vegetable mixture.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Stir gently to scramble the eggs to your preferred texture.
  6. Finish by sprinkling the cheddar cheese and chopped chives over the eggs.

Notes

This recipe is fast enough for a weekday but tastes special enough for the weekend. If you do not have bacon, you can substitute it with diced ham or omit it entirely.

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