Creamy Herb-Scrambled Eggs with Chives
Fluffy eggs infused with fresh herbs and chives, finished with a touch of cream for a rich, protein-packed breakfast. This American-inspired recipe (keto, high protein), ready in about 8 minutes, combines large eggs, heavy cream, fresh chives into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp fresh dill in a bowl until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Step 2: Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat (300°F), then pour in egg mixture. Gently stir with a silicone spatula for 2-3 minutes until softly set but still moist.
- Step 3: Remove from heat, fold in remaining chopped chives and dill, and season with additional salt to taste. Serve immediately while creamy.
