Savory Cheddar and Chive Scrambled Eggs
Fluffy eggs with sharp cheddar and fresh chive flavor, cooked to perfection with a touch of cream. This American-inspired recipe (low-carb), ready in about 13 minutes, combines Large eggs, Shredded cheddar cheese, 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 320 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
- 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl and whisk vigorously with 1/4 tsp kosher salt until fully combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until melted but not browned.
- Step 3: Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula for 2-3 minutes until softly set but still moist.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp heavy cream, continuing to fold until cheese melts and eggs are fully cooked with no runny parts.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, letting them wilt slightly from the residual heat.
