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High Protein Breakfast: Crispy Potatoes and Creamy Scrambled Eggs
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

High Protein Breakfast: Crispy Potatoes and Creamy Scrambled Eggs

A hearty breakfast featuring crispy seasoned potatoes cooked with turkey bacon, bell pepper, and onion, served alongside creamy scrambled eggs enriched with light cream cheese. Only 435 calories and ideal for meal prep across multiple servings. Garnished with parsley and spicy mayo.

5m Prep
20m Cook
25m Total
2 Servings
breakfast high-protein meal-prep eggs potato low-calorie turkey-bacon

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • fresh parsley (chopped) optional
  • 1 tbsp spicy mayo optional
eggs
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 30 g light cream cheese
potatoes
  • 300 g potato (cubed)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 60 g turkey bacon (sliced)

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice potato into cubes. Add oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Microwave for 5 minutes until soft in the middle.
    Tip: Microwaving first speeds up cooking and ensures the insides are cooked through before crisping.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Cook the potatoes on medium heat for 4 minutes, then add paprika, chopped onion, bell pepper, and turkey bacon.
    ~4 min
  3. 3
    Mix and cook for 5 minutes until everything is golden brown. Set aside.
    ~5 min
  4. 4
    In the same pan, add eggs and keep stirring until scrambled.
  5. 5
    Add light cream cheese and mix until creamy and smooth.
    Tip: Keep heat low when adding cream cheese to avoid curdling.
  6. 6
    Distribute into equal servings with the potato mixture, garnish with parsley and spicy mayo, and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

435
Calories
35g
Protein
38g
Carbs
14g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Cultural Context
A fitness-focused take on the classic American breakfast of potatoes and eggs. Using turkey bacon and light cream cheese keeps the calories low while maintaining the satisfying comfort of a full breakfast.
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