Cheese and Bacon Scramble

Cheese and Bacon Scramble is a classic, savory breakfast dish made by gently cooking beaten eggs with melted cheese and crispy, crumbled bacon. It's a staple of American diner culture and home cooking, valued for its simplicity and satisfying flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with very few carbohydrates, making it a filling, low-carb option. It provides a good amount of calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	36 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	980 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Selenium	30 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Choline	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential 'hearty breakfast' in the U.S., often associated with comfort food. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of complete protein and fat-soluble vitamins, but its high sodium and saturated fat content means it's typically enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily meal.