Best 7 Southwest Skillet Scramble Recipes

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Kick-start your day with a flavorful and nutritious breakfast with this tantalizing Southwest Skillet Scramble recipe. This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with the convenience of a quick and easy skillet scramble. Get ready to indulge in a medley of tender scrambled eggs, succulent chicken, crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and a blend of zesty Southwestern spices. This skillet scramble is not just a breakfast treat; it also makes for a satisfying lunch or dinner option. And if you're looking for variety, this article also features three additional egg scramble recipes to satisfy your taste buds: a classic Denver scramble, a veggie-packed California scramble, and a hearty sausage and cheese scramble. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a delicious and satisfying scramble that will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHWEST TORTILLA SCRAMBLE



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Here's my version of a deconstructed breakfast burrito that's actually good for you. Go for hefty corn tortillas in this recipe. Flour ones can get lost in the scramble. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, eggs and pepper. Stir in tortillas, spinach and cheese., Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKILLET SCRAMBLE



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"When we have baked potatoes for dinner, I often bake a few extra to use for this hearty breakfast," writes Linda Wakefield from her home in Mulino, Oregon. "This recipe is so versatile that you can always use up whatever leftovers you have on hand."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large potatoes, baked and cubed
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and seasoned salt
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the potatoes, green pepper and onion in oil. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder and seasoned salt., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ham, water, salsa, salt and pepper. Add to the potato mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese; cook 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET



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Bite into a fiesta of flavors in this south-of-the-border quick and easy skillet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, red peppers, onions and mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 Old El Paso™ flour tortilla for burritos (8 inch) (from 11.5-ounce package), cut into 2x1-inch strips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in vegetables, beans and salsa; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 12 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTHWEST SKILLET SCRAMBLE



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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This Southwest Skillet Scramble is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It's a quick, easy, one pot meal that comes together in a flash! Using the Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onions makes this so easy and simplifies the prep work. If you wanted to spice this dish up, you could use pepper jack cheese. You can serve it with sour cream and/or salsa if you wish.

Provided by pulverc

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed (about 2 links)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 of a pepper)
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 of a pepper)
2 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
3 ounces Baby Spinach
8 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup black beans, rinsed
2 scallions, chopped, divided
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, divided
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with milk until incorporated. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chorizo to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until done, and then remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out the skillet with a couple of paper towels.
  • In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the red and green pepper and cook 3-4 minutes, until peppers begin to soften.
  • Add Simply Potatoes diced potatoes with onion and cook 5-7 minutes, until potatoes begin to brown.
  • Stir in spinach and cook about one minute to wilt it.
  • Stir in the egg mixture, the black beans, half of the scallions, half of the cilantro, and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper and stir everything to mix. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggs are solid.
  • Top with remaining cheese, scallions, and cilantro.

SOUTHWEST EGG SCRAMBLE



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Cumin and salsa help spice up the typical, staid plate of scrambled eggs. To take this dish with you, wrap the eggs in a whole-wheat tortilla, and voila -- you have a breakfast burrito.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 diced orange bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed
1 thinly sliced scallion
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup shredded white cheddar (1 ounce)
1/4 cup fresh prepared salsa
1/2 pitted and diced avocado
2 6-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas, warmed according to package instructions

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add bell pepper and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add scallion, corn, and cumin and cook until scallion has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe skillet with a paper towel; reserve skillet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and whites, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 2 teaspoons water until well combined. In reserved skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium. Add egg mixture and cook until bottom is set, 30 seconds. Gently stir with a spatula to bring cooked curds up from the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in cheese and reserved vegetables. Serve with salsa, avocado, and tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 20 g

SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE



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Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Sauté     Cheddar     Sausage     Avocado     Tomatillo     Tortillas     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup purchased tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 5-inch-diameter corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces pork chorizo sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
12 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
Sour cream
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro in bowl. Set salsa mixture aside. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas; sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tortillas to plate. Add chorizo to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 12 minutes. Add onion; sauté 1 minute. Return tortillas to skillet. Add eggs and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and cook until eggs are softly set, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Mix in cheese. Transfer egg mixture to platter. Top with sour cream and avocado. Serve, passing salsa mixture.

SKILLET SCRAMBLE



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This recipe has just the right amount of seasonings. I eat this more often for lunch and dinner than I do for breakfast.

Provided by Laura O.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 lb ham, cubed
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the potatoes, green pepper, and onion in oil until tender.
  • Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, ham, water, salsa, salt, and pepper.
  • Add to the potato mixture.
  • Cook and stir until eggs are set.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cook until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.8, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 477.5, Sodium 1334.3, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 29.7

Tips:

  • For optimal flavor, utilize freshly chopped veggies and aromatic herbs.
  • Adjust spice levels to suit your preference; add more chili powder or cayenne pepper for a spicier scramble.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties; cheddar, pepper jack, and queso fresco are all excellent choices.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • For a heartier scramble, add cooked rice, quinoa, or hash browns.
  • Serve with your favorite breakfast sides such as avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This versatile Southwest Skillet Scramble is a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with the convenience of a quick and easy breakfast. With its customizable ingredients, it's a perfect option for those seeking a flavorful and satisfying start to their day. Whether you prefer a spicy kick or a milder taste, this scramble can be tailored to suit your palate. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and whip up this irresistible Southwest Skillet Scramble for a breakfast or brunch that will tantalize your taste buds!

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