Recipes for Low Carb Breakfast Treats

Breakfast can be tedious for families who are following a low carb lifestyle. You can only eat bacon and eggs so many times before cravings for other fare arise. Make no mistake. Eggs are a great source of protein and an easy choice for mornings. But if you're tired of fried, scrambled and poached, take heart. There are many recipes that give breakfast a new twist. I'm proud to share my favorite two egg dishes.

I have seen many variations on Scotch Eggs over the years, but none that have been appropriate for a low carb diet. This recipe forgoes carbohydrate-laden ingredients. They are delicious on their own, but even more savory with low carb ketchup. I recommend serving them in bowls. Their round shape makes them difficult to steady on a plate.

Likewise, the omelet is no stranger to the breakfast table. But it needn't be boring. The filling below is an adaptation of a favorite dish that my parents often served for holiday brunch. It gives your favorite omelet recipe a richly seasoned flair that is worthy of company.

If overuse of the egg is making your mornings less than enjoyable, give these two recipes a try. They just might breathe new life into the most important meal of the day.

Scotch Eggs

Ingredients:

4 hardboiled eggs, peeled
1 pound bulk sausage
1 raw egg, optional

Mix the raw egg into the sausage, if you'd like. Divide the sausage into fourths. Pat each portion around an egg. If your sausage is sticky, use a raw egg to make the process easier.

Fry the eggs in a skillet, turning often, until the sausage is browned. Cover them and cook on lower heat until the sausage is done.

Per egg: 170 calories, 1 total carb, 1 net carb.

Holiday Omelet Filling

Ingredients:
1 lb sausage
1/2 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped celery
1/4 c chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small package (3 oz) cream cheese
2 T chopped green onion tops, optional
2 T minced fresh parsley or 1-2 tsp dried

Cook the sausage and veggies in a skillet until completely done. Drain. Stir in the cream cheese, green onion, if desired, and parsley. Cook until cheese is melted. Use as a filling in omelets. Serves 4-6.

Per serving if serving 4: Calories: 384, Total Carbs: 4.25, Net Carbs: 3.5.