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June 8, 2011

Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Cheesy Bacon and Egg Scramble

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I love whipping up this cheesy bacon and egg scramble, especially when I have organic pastured bacon on hand.

Organic, pastured meats generally cost more. Having said that, we don’t have to pay the incredible prices at the major grocery stores. I like to buy your meat straight from the farm because then I know exactly where my meat is coming from and I save a lot of money.

You may think you won’t be able to find the right kind of farm near you, but it’s easier than you think. Each time our family has moved, I’ve wondered where I’ll get my meat and I’ve always found a reputable farm to purchase from. It might be a few hours away, but I find a friend or two who wants to order, we ride together, and make a day of it. I use the site Eat Wild to find local organic farms.

Even with reasonably priced meat, feeding a large family can really start to add up. I like to find creative ways to stretch my meats so they go further. One trick I use is instead of serving everyone a chicken breast (let’s say I’m serving 6), I cook up three chicken breasts and shred the chicken and toss it in a salad instead. Or I slice the three chicken breasts and serve it over a bed of rice. You can use half as much meat this way.

We love bacon, but the organic, pastured, uncured kind is also pricey. So, instead of cooking up a few pieces for everyone, I cut the bacon into small pieces, toss it in with the scrambled eggs and make eight pieces of bacon last for four meals instead of one.

Remember, saturated fats from real, natural sources can be very healthy for you. Organic, pastured meats have a higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and conjugated linoleic acid compared to their conventional counterparts (read more here). So what am I trying to say? Do a little research, find “your” farm, and don’t be afraid of bacon!

 

Serves: Serves 4

Cheesy Bacon and Egg Scramble
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Ingredients

  • 2 pieces bacon, (pastured and nitrate free preferred), chopped
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (omit for Paleo or Gaps)
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (I use raw cheddar from Trader Joe's)
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy. While bacon is cooking,whisk together eggs and heavy cream in a medium bowl. When bacon is crispy, pour eggs into pan along with the cheese. Stir the eggs until they’re cooked through. Season with sea salt and serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gaps Diet, Gluten Free Recipes, Grain Free Recipes, Nut-free, Paleo Recipes, Uncategorized | 34 Comments

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  1. Annie Fitzsimmons

    June 8, 2011 at 7:47 am

    So good & easy to make in a tiny NYC apartment! Thanks Carrie!
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  2. Allison

    June 8, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Carrie, I do this with sausage and cumin and wrap it in a tortilla for a breakfast burrito. The bacon sounds so yummy and would have a great crunch! I'm going to try it this was next time. Thanks!
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  3. Karin

    June 8, 2011 at 8:02 am

    See, I knew it would be a big mistake to start reading blogs just before dinner. Now I want scrambled eggs. Would that be weird for dinner? Looks delicious! (And did I ever say I love your blog? We eat purely organic also and I love the full flavour of it)
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    • JESUS

      January 2, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      According to all nutritionist, there's nothing weird about having eggs for dinner, they're very nutritious, I love them too as well, with little pieces of tortillas, (aka) migas) onions and any kind of Mexican sauce, bon appetite.
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  4. karen

    June 8, 2011 at 8:13 am

    My son loves these eggs with a corn tortilla cut into 1/4 inch strips. I cook the tortilla in a little olive oil with the bacon till it gets a little crunchy then add the eggs. Yum. Thanks for this, now I know what we're having for breakfast :)
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  5. the urban baker

    June 8, 2011 at 8:16 am

    Yummy, yum, yum! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
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  6. Georgia Pellegrini

    June 8, 2011 at 9:18 am

    This looks so delicious. I wish I'd had it for breakfast. Though it would be good with any meal!
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  7. Molly Chester

    June 8, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Who doesn't love bacon, cheese and eggs? I'm sure there's somebody, but it would be hard to find them. Sounds delicious!
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  8. Katrina

    June 8, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Mmm I love scrambled eggs any way. Yum!
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  9. Evi

    June 8, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I love bacon from a farm! We buy our eggs and bacon from a farmers market and it's a 100x better than the stuff in the store. I'm definitely a strong supporter. =)
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  10. GirlyGreenGirl

    June 8, 2011 at 10:38 am

    I order my meat from Yankee Farmer's Market in NH. I have it delivered which is so convenient. If you live in MA or NH you should check them out; very high quality and far more affordable than the regular markets. I love their ground ostrich and bison!! Great tips as usual Carrie. ~ GGG
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  11. alana (at) the food

    June 8, 2011 at 10:47 am

    agreed, meat i the biggest $$$ factor, and so many people don't consider just simply cutting back on their meat consumption...silly!
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  12. Elizabeth (Foodie, Formerly Fat)

    June 8, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Thanks for this great post. Sometimes cutting cost can be as simple as realizing that you don't need to buy as much of something. I also like to make meat one of many ingredients in a dish instead of The. Main. Course. I find it's easier on our digestion and our wallets! Thanks also for the link to Eat Wild. What a great resource!
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  13. Lucy Lean

    June 8, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Lovely bumping into you at the Santa Monica Farmers' Market today - love this post. LL x
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  14. Natasha @ Saved by the Egg Timer

    June 10, 2011 at 8:15 am

    We do this one very often, yummy and healthy. I will add in any leftover veggies or meat too, especially of there is only enough for one and usually get tossed... Chopped leftover steak and peppers, turkey and chives, ham and asperegus....great way to not waste small amounts of food you have left!
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  15. Nancy@acommunaltable

    June 13, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    This is one of my boys (yeah, at 6 ft. 1 and 5 ft 10 I use the term loosely!) favorite breakfasts - and I love the fact that this way the bacon stretches just a bit farther - feeding teenage boys is expensive!!!
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  16. Kirstin

    June 14, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    YUMMY! Looks so good!
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  17. Mona G.

    August 7, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Just now getting around to reading this :) but do you fry the eggs in the bacon grease or do you drain it off first ? Years ago, I used to always fry my eggs in the bacon grease, but after hearing how bad the grease is for you, I started draining the grease off the bacon, get a clean pan and add oil and then fry my eggs.... Love your blog.....passing it on to my daughter-in-law who is now trying to eat grain free..... Also, can you explain what the PALEO diet is ? Thanks
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    • Deliciously Organic

      August 7, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      I cook it in the bacon fat. Here are two posts I wrote about fats that includes some very interesting links. https://deliciouslyorganic.net/hashed-browns/ and https://deliciouslyorganic.net/creamed-kale-and-eggs-recipe/ The Paleo diet seems to vary depending on whom you talk to, but from my understanding (after reading many of the best-selling Paleo diet books), the Paleo diet is void of grains and legumes, low in sugars, includes vegetables, seeds, nuts, lower in fat (although I'm seeing many Paleo diet followers eat organic meats and use fats like lard and tallow), low in starches, void of dairy (but some will consume raw dairy), and includes lean meats. I hope that helps!
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