The Best 10-Minute Scrambled Eggs

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Fluffy, creamy eggs with melted cheddar and fresh herbs—ready in 10 minutes for the best breakfast you'll ever make. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, combines large eggs, milk, salt 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 250 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 2 tbsp milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Pour in egg mixture and cook, stirring gently with a spatula, for 3-4 minutes until softly set but still moist—do not overcook.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over eggs and continue stirring until melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

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