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Ultimate Keto Scramble with Bacon, Avocado, and Chives
What’s the difference between this and every other scramble? A lot, actually. First, we’ve upped the good fat by adding sour cream to the eggs (which also makes the texture more silken and creamy). Then, we cooked the eggs in bacon grease (more flavor, no waste!). Finally, we share simple cooking techniques that ensure you make the ULTIMATE scrambled eggs every time. Hint: it includes cooking the eggs low and slow in a high-quality nonstick pan and using a silicone spatula and swirling and swooping the eggs as they cook to create soft, fluffy, creamy curds.
Instructions
- Line a plate with paper towel.
- Place the chopped bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy and browned, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to the prepared plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium-low heat. When the butter is just barely bubbling, add the egg mixture to the pan directly in the center so the butter gets pushed out to the sides and let cook, gently stirring with a silicone spatula, until eggs are moist and just beginning to set, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and continue to cook, stirring, until eggs have just set, 1 to 2 minutes more, briefly returning to the heat if the eggs need to cook a bit more.
- Divide the eggs among two plates, top each with half of the crispy bacon bits, avocado, and chives and enjoy!
Hands down the best scramble I’ve ever had! The eggs are insanely creamy thanks to the sour cream and cooking them in bacon grease makes every bite so flavorful. The avocado and chives are the perfect finishing touch. Totally restaurant-worthy, but easy enough to make at home!
Love the added flavor the sour cream gives. Cast iron skillet recommended instead. No sticking and better for you. You read correct, no sticking with the cast iron!
The best tip I’ve ever seen for cooking scrambled eggs is from Julia Child. She says to cook them slowly on a low heat. She actually says to take 17 mins which is a bit long for me. Apparently, cooking eggs on too high a heat will change how the protein cooks, affecting the flavour. I’ve played with her technique and I’ve noticed a big difference in taste and consistency.
I haven’t tried this yet but I know I will LOVE them bc the ingredients are all things I love to eat with me eggs. I never thought to cook the sour cream into the eggs! YUM!
Easy to make and very delicious! My 6 and 10 year old kids love this in the morning.