Smoked Gouda Scrambled Eggs with Chives
Creamy scrambled eggs enriched with smoky Gouda cheese and fresh chives, ready in under 10 minutes for a satisfying breakfast. This keto recipe (high-protein), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs eggs, heavy cream, smoked Gouda cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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
- 1/4 cup smoked Gouda cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 4 large eggs, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl until fully combined.
- Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until foaming.
- Step 3: Pour in egg mixture and gently stir with a silicone spatula until softly set and slightly runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese and 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives. Let sit for 1 minute until cheese melts.
- Step 5: Transfer to plates immediately while still creamy, garnishing with extra chives if desired.
