Savory Cheddar-Scrambled Eggs with Avocado
Fluffy scrambled eggs loaded with sharp cheddar and creamy avocado, ready in 12 minutes for a protein-packed keto breakfast. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium (about 3 oz) avocado
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk eggs in a bowl with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper until fully combined.
- Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Pour in whisked eggs and cook for 3-4 minutes, gently stirring with a silicone spatula until softly set but still moist.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheddar until melted, then fold in 1/2 diced avocado.
- Step 5: Transfer to a plate, top with remaining 1/2 avocado sliced and 1 tbsp chopped chives, and serve immediately.
