Sweet & Savory Bacon & Onion Scramble
Ingredients
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- 4 slices bacon≈ $3.10
- 4 eggs≈ $1.60
- 1/2 onion, diced≈ $0.25
- 1 tsp sugar≈ $0.10
- 1 tbsp butter≈ $0.35
- Salt to taste≈ $0.25
- Pepper to taste≈ $1.10
Prices are rough US grocery estimates per ingredient and may vary by store and season.
Instructions
- 1
Chop bacon into small pieces. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving some rendered fat in the skillet.
- 2
Add diced onion to the skillet with bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle sugar over the onions and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring, until onions are slightly caramelized.
- 4
While onions are cooking, whisk eggs with a splash of milk (optional) and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Melt butter in the skillet with the onions. Pour in the egg mixture.
- 6
Gently scramble the eggs until just set. Fold in the crispy bacon pieces.
- 7
Serve warm.