Loaded with potatoes, onions, garlic, cheese, and morel mushrooms, this cheesy scrambled eggs recipe is the perfect way to start your day. Scrambled eggs are great for a low-carb breakfast, but they’re also great on buttered toast or a Mexican breakfast burrito.
For the past few weeks, since Mother’s Day to be exact, I’ve been wandering around the property with my head down looking for mushrooms. Morel mushroom to be exact. 🍄
They should start showing up around Mother’s Day (God’s gift to moms in Montana) around these parts 😉. I’ve been working hard to find this highly prized mushroom, so I’m surprised I didn’t come across a bear.
After countless hours of searching, I’ve collected enough morel mushrooms to come up with some morel mushroom recipes. This recipe for scrambled eggs with cheese and morel mushrooms will hopefully be the first of many morel mushroom recipes.
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😍 Why you’ll love this recipe
These are the best cheesy scrambled eggs I’ve ever had! Not only do they have great flavor, but they’re also super easy to prepare. You don’t need a lot of morels, so you can save the harvested morels for other recipes. Eggs and morels are both nutritious and high in protein, making this recipe perfect for breakfast.
Scrambled eggs with cheese can be prepared in advance and served in burritos that can be reheated in the microwave.
🛒 What you need to make this recipe
🔖 Materials and Substitutes
Eggs: You can use fresh or freeze-dried eggs in this recipe. Mushrooms: I used about 1/2 cup morels, but feel free to add more if you have them. What should I do if I don’t have morels? You can also make this recipe using other types of mushrooms. Bacon: Rendered bacon fat is used to cook the remaining ingredients. If you’re substituting turkey bacon or low-fat sausage, you’ll need to add butter or olive oil instead. Potatoes: If you don’t have potatoes, you can use frozen fries, hash browns, or tater tots instead. Creole seasoning: Creole seasoning can be replaced with sea salt, black pepper, or any other seasoning of your choice. Cheese: Instead of cheddar cheese, try Mexican blend or Colby Jack cheese. Serrano Pepper: Serrano pepper is optional, but recommended if you like spicy foods. Salsa or Hot Sauce: I like to serve my cheesy scrambled eggs with Fire Roasted Salsa, but you can use Pace Picante Salsa or your favorite hot sauce as well.
🍳How to make scrambled eggs with cheese
Step 1: Start by chopping the bacon and vegetables. Next, add the bacon, onions, and potatoes to a cast iron skillet or large nonstick skillet. Season with half the Creole seasoning. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until potatoes begin to brown and onions begin to brown.
Step 2: Add morel mushrooms, serrano pepper, and garlic. Continue cooking over medium heat for another 5 minutes or until bacon is crispy and potatoes are cooked through.
Pro tip: Potatoes take the longest to cook. If you can easily cut the potatoes without any resistance, they are fully cooked.
Step 3: Turn off the stove and place the eggs in a measuring cup or medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Creole seasoning. Beat the eggs vigorously with a whisk or fork for 1 minute. Turn on the stove and set it to low to medium-low heat. Crack the eggs into the frying pan and mix with the other ingredients.
Step 4: Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan and swirl the egg mixture to form soft curds. This will prevent the eggs from sticking to the pan or forming a hard surface. When the eggs are almost set, turn off the heat and add the cheddar cheese.
How to make a breakfast burrito
Heat the charred tortillas over an open flame to soften them. Spread sour cream in the center of the tortilla and serve with cheesy scrambled eggs. Add cilantro and salsa ranchera or hot sauce. Wrap the tortilla into a burrito and enjoy.
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQ
Whisk the eggs vigorously, then add to the nonstick pan with melted butter. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until almost set and a soft curd forms. Remove the pot from the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Gently stir in the cheese to combine.
Cheese should be added when the eggs are almost set but still look wet or slightly undercooked. At this point, turn off the heat and allow the cheese to melt into the eggs.
Whisk the eggs vigorously before scrambling them to avoid overcooking them.
👩🏼🍳Pro Tips
If you’re looking for a high-protein mushroom, morels are a great choice. Just 3.5 ounces of morels contain 3 grams of protein. Breakfast burritos can be frozen for up to several months. When you’re ready to eat your burrito, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and microwave it for 1-2 minutes. Don’t forget to whisk the eggs for a full minute. Incorporating air into the eggs makes them fluffy. If you like buttery eggs, melt a tablespoon (or more) of butter in the skillet before adding the eggs. You can also add your favorite vegetables at the same time as adding the mushrooms.
You might also enjoy this delicious mushroom bruschetta recipe.
Disclaimer: Some mushrooms are poisonous. If you are not used to foraging mushrooms, you may be suffering from mushroom poisoning. I myself am still learning how to identify and collect mushrooms. Please be 100% sure that your mushrooms have been correctly identified before consuming them or offering them to others. Do not solely rely on the information provided in this post. It is always good practice to cross-reference mushroom identifications with various reliable sources.
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Morel mushroom cheese scrambled eggs
Delicious cheesy scrambled eggs that can be enjoyed on their own or in a breakfast burrito.
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Quantity: 4 for one person
calorie: 282kcal
Instructions
First, chop the bacon and vegetables. Next, add the bacon, onions, and potatoes to a cast iron skillet or large nonstick skillet. Season with half the Creole seasoning. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until potatoes begin to brown and onions begin to brown.
Add morel mushrooms, serrano pepper, and garlic. Continue cooking over medium heat for another 5 minutes or until bacon is crispy and potatoes are cooked through.
Turn off the stove and place the eggs in a measuring cup or medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Creole seasoning. Beat the eggs vigorously with a whisk or fork for 1 minute. Turn on the stove and set it to low to medium-low heat. Crack the eggs into the frying pan and mix with the other ingredients.
Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan and swirl the egg mixture to form soft curds. This will prevent the eggs from sticking to the pan or forming a hard surface. When the eggs are almost set, turn off the heat and add the cheddar cheese.
How to make a breakfast burrito
Precautions
If you’re looking for a high-protein mushroom, morels are a great choice. Just 3.5 ounces of morels contain 3 grams of protein. Breakfast burritos can be frozen for up to several months. When you’re ready to eat your burrito, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and microwave it for 1-2 minutes. Don’t forget to whisk the eggs for a full minute. Incorporating air into the eggs makes them fluffy. If you prefer buttery eggs, melt a tablespoon (or more) of butter in the skillet before adding the eggs. You can also add your favorite vegetables at the same time as adding the mushrooms.
nutrition
Provided by: 1waiter | calorie: 282kcal | carbohydrates: twenty twog | protein: -35g | fat: 14g | Saturated fat: 6g | cholesterol: 298mg | sodium: 633mg | fiber: 3g | sugar: 2g
