Spinach and Cheddar Scrambled Eggs
A protein-rich breakfast featuring creamy scrambled eggs with fresh spinach and sharp cheddar, cooked to perfection with a hint of garlic and herbs. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, combines Large eggs, Milk, Fresh spinach 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 220 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 1 cup Fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Butter
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: Melt 1 tsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
- Step 3: Pour egg mixture into skillet and stir gently with a spatula for 2-3 minutes until softly set but still moist. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and stir until melted.
