Creamy Mushroom & Smoked Bacon Scramble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

A savory, high-fat breakfast featuring earthy mushrooms and smoky bacon, perfectly scrambled with creamy avocado oil. This American-inspired recipe (low-carb), ready in about 22 minutes, combines smoked bacon, cremini mushrooms, avocado oil into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz smoked bacon
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Render bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until crisp, then remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 1 tbsp bacon fat.
2. Step 2: Add mushrooms to the reserved bacon fat in the same skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Whisk eggs and heavy cream together in a bowl, then pour over mushrooms. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently with a silicone spatula until softly set but still moist.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in chopped bacon and chives, cooking for 1 more minute until eggs are fully set but creamy. Remove from heat immediately.