Sausage and Mushroom Scramble with Fresh Chives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A savory keto breakfast featuring crumbled sausage and earthy mushrooms, finished with a bright hit of fresh chives and creamy scrambled eggs. This recipe (low-carb, high-protein), ready in about 18 minutes, combines applewood-smoked sausage, cremini mushrooms, large eggs 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 485 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 applewood-smoked sausage
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms
• 6 large eggs
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pinch black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz crumbled applewood-smoked sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and crisp, breaking into small pieces with a spatula.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened and moisture evaporates, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Whisk 6 large eggs, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and mushrooms in the skillet.
4. Step 4: Gently stir with a rubber spatula for 2-3 minutes until eggs are softly set but still moist, avoiding overcooking.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, and serve immediately while hot.