Modern American Cuisine
Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar and Green Onions
Creamy scrambled eggs with shredded Cheddar and fresh green onions are an American breakfast classic that embodies tenderness and simplicity. In this dish, the creamy, silky texture of the slow-cooked eggs pairs perfectly with the savory, slightly salty flavor of melted cheddar cheese. Fresh green onions add a light, crunchy texture, a pleasant sharpness, and a spring-like aroma that perfectly balances the overall richness. A proper scrambled egg dish turns out moist and tender thanks to constantly stirring the egg mixture over medium heat.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 10 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Modern American Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 295 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
In a deep bowl, combine the eggs with salt and freshly ground…
In a deep bowl, combine the eggs with salt and freshly ground pepper. Whisk thoroughly until completely smooth, so that the yolks and whites combine into a smooth mixture—this ensures the scrambled eggs will have an even, creamy texture.
- 02
Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat
Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat. As soon as the butter begins to foam but before it turns brown, pour in the egg mixture.
- 03
Cook the scrambled eggs for about 3 minutes, constantly pushi…
Cook the scrambled eggs for about 3 minutes, constantly pushing the set eggs from the edges of the pan toward the center with a silicone spatula. The eggs should form large, moist, and tender flakes.
- 04
One minute before they're done, when the eggs still look slig…
One minute before they're done, when the eggs still look slightly runny and shiny, remove the skillet from the heat. Add the grated cheddar and finely chopped green onions, and stir gently—the residual heat will gently melt the cheese and bring the scramble to perfection.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To make the scramble as tender as possible, remove the pan from the heat a second before the eggs are fully set, as the residual heat will finish cooking them to perfection.
How to serve
Serve the scramble hot, spooned over toasted, crispy white or whole-grain bread.
How to store
It is recommended to eat the dish immediately after cooking. As a last resort, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day and reheat gently before serving.
Note
For an even creamier flavor, you can add a tablespoon of heavy cream to the egg mixture before whisking.
