KENTUCKY SCRAMBLED EGGS

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This is the perfect brunch entree. It was served at Governor John Y. Brown's garden party the day after the Derby and is from Marie-Aude Brooks of The Lexington Shop. From a May 1982 issue of Bon Appetit in the "Bon Voyage" section that featured recipes from Kentucky.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces cream cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup cooked corn, drained
6 eggs, lightly beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper
chopped green onion, garnish
crumbled cooked bacon, garnish

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese in top of double boiler and set over simmering water.
  • Cook over low heat until cheese melts; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add bell peppers and green onion and saute until onion is translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes; blend into cream cheese then stir in corn, mixing thoroughly.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium-low heat; add eggs and cream cheese mixture.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook,stirring occasionally, until eggs are barely set; transfer to heated platter.
  • Sprinkle with green onion and bacon pieces and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 379, Sodium 200.4, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 13.6

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