3-Minute Scrambled Eggs Recipe Is a High-Protein Breakfast Fast Brunch Gluten-free Budget

Need breakfast fast? Who doesn't when you're trying get out of the to work or get kids fed and off to school. In about five minutes you can have a hot, filling breakfast egg dish that'll get you out the door and on time for that meeting or before the tardy bell rings.

To make this three-minute microwave eggs recipe you will need eggs, bacon, sour cream and cheese. The gluten-free ingredients are combined in a microwave-safe bowl or mug and zapped for about three minutes. Done. Quick and easy.

Customize this quick egg recipe by using your favorite cheese and meats. Try gouda, Swiss, cheddar or mozzarella instead of pepper jack and ham, Canadian bacon, prosciutto or sausage instead of bacon.

Serve these fluffy protein-rich eggs for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even as a high-protein snack during the day. While the eggs cook, read about the health benefits of eggs and other high-protein food options!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 whole egg
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1/4 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese 

Recipe Notes

• Use whatever cheese you like!

• If you don't like bacon, use precooked breakfast sausage, or go vegetarian and leave it out.

• You could add cooked vegetables like broccoli, red peppers, onions or spinach to the eggs before cooking.

Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a microwave-safe dish. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Serve.

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