
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Buttered Toast Triangles
10min
15min
4
485
Chef's Note
The secret to ultra-creamy scrambled eggs is low heat and patience. Remove the eggs from heat when they still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking from residual heat. Room temperature eggs cook more evenly and create fluffier curds. For extra indulgence, add the cream cheese when eggs are still quite wet for maximum creaminess.
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Ingredients
10 whole large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
3 oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chives
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 slices thick-cut white or wheat bread
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Remove 10 large eggs from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Shred 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater. Cut 3 oz cream cheese into small cubes. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh chives. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and chop 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, crack 10 eggs and add 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is completely uniform and slightly frothy with no streaks of egg white visible.
- 3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely, swirling to coat the pan evenly. The butter should foam gently but not brown.
- 4
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for 30 seconds until the edges just begin to set. Using a rubber spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center, tilting the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow to the edges. Continue this process for 5-6 minutes.
- 5
When eggs are about 70% cooked but still glossy and wet, reduce heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, gently folding them into the eggs. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the eggs reach soft, creamy curds but are not dry. Remove from heat immediately and fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives.
- 6
While eggs are cooking, toast 8 slices of bread in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Immediately spread each slice with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter while hot.
- 7
Using a sharp knife, cut each buttered toast slice diagonally twice to create 4 triangles per slice (32 triangles total).
- 8
Arrange the cherry tomato halves on a serving plate and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of salt.
- 9
Divide the creamy scrambled eggs among 4 plates. Arrange 8 buttered toast triangles alongside each portion of eggs. Serve the cherry tomatoes on the side as a fresh vegetable component.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
485
24g
28g
30g
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