Bacon & Egg Scramble
Carnivore Keto Low-Carb High-Protein
Bacon & Egg Scramble costs about $3.83 to make ($1.91 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 615 calories, 33 g protein, and 2 g net carbs. Total time: 17 min.
- 33 g protein/serving
- 615 calories/serving
- 2 g net carbs
- 17 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Bacon rendered until crisp, eggs scrambled slowly in the fat, cheddar folded in at the end. The default carnivore breakfast and about as fast as cereal.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 4 strips bacon | $1.64 |
| 6 large eggs | $1.09 |
| 2 oz cheddar | $0.72 |
| 1 tbsp butter | $0.12 |
| salt, pepper | $0.25 |
| Total | $3.83 |
How to make it
- Cook bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Remove and chop, leaving the fat.
- Lower heat to medium-low, add butter, and pour in beaten eggs.
- Stir slowly and constantly, pulling the eggs off the heat while still glossy.
- Fold in cheddar and the chopped bacon; salt at the end.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 615 |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 22 g |
| Sodium | 777 mg |
Substitutions
- Bacon → Kielbasa / smoked sausage — saves $0.32/serving. diced sausage renders the same way for less
Make it cheaper
Bacon ends and pieces cost far less per pound than sliced strips and work identically once chopped.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Bacon & Egg Scramble?
About $3.83 total, or $1.91 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Bacon & Egg Scramble?
Each serving has roughly 33 g of protein (615 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Bacon & Egg Scramble cheaper?
Bacon ends and pieces cost far less per pound than sliced strips and work identically once chopped.
Do leftovers of Bacon & Egg Scramble keep well?
Make fresh — scrambled eggs do not reheat well.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.