Peppered Shrimp and Eggs

Name: Peppered Shrimp and Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 bacon strips, diced; 3/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 6 eggs; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved

Talk about your gourmet eggs...this breakfast dish is so easy to make but just shouts "company's here"! The savory recipe came from a friend, and we save it form holidays and special guests throughout the year.

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, diced
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 eggs
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
In the drippings, saute green pepper and onion until tender. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and cayenne; add to the vegetable mixture. Add shrimp and bacon. Cook and stir until the eggs are completely set.