Chorizo Breakfast Scramble (keto breakfast)
This hearty Chorizo Breakfast Scramble is the ultimate low carb, keto-friendly breakfast! Each generous serving has just 5 net carbs and is loaded with spicy chorizo, peppers, onions, eggs and cheese!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Chorizo such as Johnsonville Chorizo
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup red or white onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce if desired
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground chorizo, breaking it up as you go. When the chorizo has been cooked through, drain any grease.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté 3-4 minutes until soft.Remove the meat and vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the eggs, heavy cream, hot sauce (if using), salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until the eggs are light and fluffy.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the eggs and soft scramble until just set. Stir in half of the cheese, the chorizo and sautéd peppers and onions.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese, green onions, tomatoes and avocado.
Notes
Net carbs 5 g per serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1 1/2 cups scramble with toppingsCalories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 7.2gProtein: 31.9gFat: 46gCholesterol: 338mgSodium: 1158mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 2.1g
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