Make your breakfast delicious with Keto Omelet-Stuffed Bell Peppers!
There's no question that omelets make pretty tasty breakfast food. They are easily customizable and can be cooked up fairly quickly. Do you want to know what makes omelets even better? Stuffing them into a delicious bell pepper! Our low carb Omelet-Stuffed Bell Peppers are packed full of your favorite breakfast foods: eggs, bacon, and of course, cheese! The recipe is brimming with flavor and will definitely start your day the right way!
The omelet portion of this recipe is pretty scrumptious on its own, even before being stuffed into a bell pepper. There is a perfect amount of cream whisked into the eggs as well as lots of bacon and fresh chives. You could even enjoy this omelet on its own without the bell pepper! However, you'll love it even more when that the bell pepper is brimming with ooey-gooey cheese and the pops of bacon throughout are exactly what your taste buds need the most! The real treat is that all this deliciousness is surrounded by fresh bell pepper. The bell pepper acts as a bowl for the omelet, making a perfect holder for the eggs, but it also adds so much flavor that you will go crazy for.
Bell peppers add a layer of flavor that always seems to remind people of the Southwest, especially when the bell pepper you choose to use is a red bell pepper. It makes sense since there are a lot of red bell peppers utilized in southwestern recipes. And who doesn't love a good southwestern omelet?! Add some southwestern seasonings as well like cayenne pepper or maybe a fresh chopped jalapeno to enhance this flavor profile even more! You can even slice some fresh avocado to serve on the side of your omelet stuffed bell pepper. If you want to up your omelet game–this is the keto-friendly recipe for you.
What you'll really love about this dish is that most of the work happens in the oven. You just need a few minutes to prep and then pop it in to bake. You can kick back, relax, and enjoy the amazing scent of breakfast wafting through your house. The omelet and pepper will cook together with very little effort and you can simply take it out of the oven when it is baked and enjoy! No messy pans needed here! Your friends and family wouldn't mind waking up to this!
Whether you are the host of a fancy brunch or simply want to serve your family a tasty, healthy breakfast during the week–Omelet-Stuffed Bell Peppers are the answer! You'll absolutely love how simple this recipe is but also how unique it is, giving you a whole new, exciting breakfast option. Not to mention, it's sure to be an instant hit among your guests and family. The melted cheese, savory bacon, and flavorful bell peppers are impossible to resist! Cook this up when you're in the mood for a low carb breakfast that is not only totally satisfying but packed full of incredible taste.
| Servings: |
- 2 large bell peppers
- 8 large eggs whisked
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions sliced thin
- 6 slices cooked bacon chopped
- fresh chopped chives
- salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a casserole dish.
- Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pith.
- Place the pepper halves cut-side-up in the casserole dish and bake for 5 minutes.
- Beat together the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cheese, green onions, and bacon then spoon into the peppers.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the eggs are set.
- Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve hot.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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