Loaded Scrambled Eggs Bacon Cheese (Printable Version)
Fluffy eggs with crispy bacon, peppers, spinach and melted cheddar ready in 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Eggs & Dairy
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Meats
05 - 4 slices bacon
→ Vegetables
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined and uniform in color.
02 - Cook bacon in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until crispy and browned. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain, crumble once cooled. Wipe skillet leaving approximately 1 teaspoon rendered fat.
03 - Add diced bell pepper to skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until just wilted.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add butter to skillet, then pour in egg mixture. Allow to sit undisturbed for 30 seconds, then gently push eggs across pan with spatula, forming soft curds.
05 - When eggs are softly set but still slightly moist, sprinkle cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions over top. Gently fold until cheese melts and eggs reach desired consistency.
06 - Transfer to serving plates immediately while hot. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
- The texture contrast between fluffy eggs, crisp bacon, and tender vegetables makes every bite interesting
- Ready in 20 minutes flat but tastes like you put in way more effort
02 -
- Low and slow is the only way to get restaurant style fluffy eggs, high heat makes them rubbery and tough
- Adding the cheese and bacon at the very end prevents them from sinking to the bottom and overcooking
03 -
- Reserve some bacon and green onions for topping so each serving looks generous and finished
- Take the pan off the heat while eggs still look slightly undercooked since they continue cooking from residual heat