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Easy Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
When you’re short on time and everyone’s hungry now, Easy Cheesy Scrambled Eggs is the answer. It takes just a few minutes, uses pantry staples, and is endlessly flexible—perfect for busy families.
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 3-5 minutesTotal: 8-10 minutes
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Ingredients
- Butter, to coat pan (sub: avocado oil cooking spray)
- 8 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, plus more as needed
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sub: your favorite cheese)
- Optional for serving: fresh minced chives or parsley
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Instructions
- Prep Pan: Set a medium to large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Coat with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper until very well combined.
- Cook Eggs: Add a drop of water to the pan. If it gently sizzles, it’s ready. Add in the eggs and roll the pan around so the eggs spread out. Sprinkle the cheese on the top. Use a silicone spatula to begin gently scrambling the eggs, making sure they cook on all sides. Remove from the heat just before they are completely set and are still a little moist. They will continue to finish cooking once you remove them from the heat.
- Serve: Taste and add salt and pepper, if desired. Top with optional fresh herbs.
Notes/Tips
- Changing Portion Size: This is a very easy recipe to increase or decrease the portions. Adjust the pan size accordingly. You’ll need these ingredient amounts for each serving:
- 2 large eggs
- 2-3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Cooking Temp Tip: It’s best to scramble eggs over medium or medium-low heat; higher heat toughens eggs. If the pan is too hot when you add in the eggs, remove it from the heat and continue cooking off the heat.
- Type of Cheese: I like using finely shredded cheese, as it melts into the eggs better. But, feel free to use whatever kind you have on hand or like best. I’ve made this with feta, goat cheese (delicious!), Mexican, cottage cheese, and more. It’s a versatile recipe.
- The Best Pans:I highly suggest using this Caraway non-toxic, non-stick pan or a Hexclad Hy-brid fry pan (amazing pans!) for eggs.
- Add-Ins:
- Before adding in the eggs, you can saute chopped bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach or diced bacon.
- When adding in the cheese to the egg mixture, you can also add in ingredients like chopped deli ham, fresh herbs (basil, parsley), or cooked bacon bits.
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