Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs (Ultra Creamy Scrambled Eggs)

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These Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs are exceptionally rich, creamy, and fluffy thanks to the addition of softened cream cheese. As the eggs cook, the cream cheese melts into the mixture, creating velvety curds that are smooth, tender, and full of flavor.

Whether served for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a quick weekday meal, these luxurious scrambled eggs pair beautifully with toast, avocado, fresh fruit, or breakfast meats.

EQUIPMENT

Medium nonstick skillet

Rubber spatula

Medium mixing bowl

Whisk

Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS

6 large eggs

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 tbsp butter

¼ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
2. Add the softened cream cheese and whisk until mostly smooth.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
6. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the eggs continuously, allowing soft curds to form.
7. Continue cooking until the eggs are creamy and just set.
8. Remove from the heat immediately.
9. Garnish with fresh chives and serve.

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CREAM CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS (Ultra Creamy Scrambled Eggs)

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These Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs are exceptionally rich, creamy, and fluffy thanks to the addition of softened cream cheese. As the eggs cook, the cream cheese melts into the mixture, creating velvety curds that are smooth, tender, and full of flavor. Whether served for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a quick weekday meal, these luxurious scrambled eggs pair beautifully with toast, avocado, fresh fruit, or breakfast meats.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 13 minutes mins

Servings: 3 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 259

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Ingredients

  

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• 6 large eggs
• 3 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

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Equipment

• Medium nonstick skillet
• Rubber spatula
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring Spoons

Method

 

1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
2. Add the softened cream cheese and whisk until mostly smooth.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
6. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the eggs continuously, allowing soft curds to form.
7. Continue cooking until the eggs are creamy and just set.
8. Remove from the heat immediately.
9. Garnish with fresh chives and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 13gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 366mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1017IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cooking the eggs over low heat creates the creamiest texture.
For additional flavor, stir in shredded cheddar, smoked salmon, cooked bacon, or sautéed spinach just before serving.

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RECIPE NOTES

Cooking the eggs over low heat creates the creamiest texture.

For additional flavor, stir in shredded cheddar, smoked salmon, cooked bacon, or sautéed spinach just before serving.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (Per Serving)

Calories: 245

Protein: 14 g

Carbohydrates: 2 g

Fat: 20 g

Saturated Fat: 10 g

Cholesterol: 395 mg

Sodium: 305 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Sugar: 1 g