Description
Rich, creamy cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach bring Mediterranean comfort to breakfast tables. Silky eggs folded with sharp cheddar and tender spinach create a quick, nutritious morning delight you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 large eggs
Cheese:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Quickly wilt fresh spinach in a skillet with butter or olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour whisked eggs into the same skillet at medium heat, stirring gently to create soft, creamy curds.
- When eggs are partially set but still slightly liquid, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly across the surface.
- Gently fold cheese into eggs, allowing it to melt completely and create a smooth, velvety texture.
- Reintroduce sauteed spinach into the skillet, carefully incorporating it with the cheesy eggs.
- Continue cooking for an additional minute, ensuring eggs remain moist and spinach is evenly distributed.
- Transfer immediately to serving plates, garnishing with optional fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Perfectly wilt spinach by cooking briefly to maintain its vibrant green color and prevent moisture buildup.
- Control heat carefully to achieve creamy, soft scrambled eggs without overcooking or becoming rubbery.
- Choose fresh, high-quality cheese like sharp cheddar or gruyère for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or plant-based cheese for vegan adaptation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 370mg