Spinach and Chive Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Gouda
Creamy scrambled eggs with fresh spinach, chives, and smoky Gouda, ready in minutes for a satisfying breakfast. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, combines eggs, whole milk, 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 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 whole milk
- 1/2 cup, fresh, chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp, fresh, finely chopped chives
- 1/4 cup, diced smoked Gouda
- 1 tbsp butter
- pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until wilted, then pour in the egg mixture. Gently stir with a silicone spatula for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are softly set but still moist.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives and 1/4 cup diced smoked Gouda cheese, cooking for an additional 1 minute until the cheese melts and the eggs are fully set.
