Cheesy Cast Iron Skillet Scrambled Eggs

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Cheesy Cast Iron Skillet Scrambled Eggs
17 min.
10
256kcal

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Start your day with a burst of flavor and nutrition with our Cheesy Cast Iron Skillet Scrambled Eggs. This delightful vegetarian dish is not only gluten-free but also packed with protein, making it a perfect choice for brunch gatherings or a hearty breakfast. Imagine the aroma of buttery sautéed onions and spicy jalapeños mingling in the air, setting the stage for a delicious morning meal.

With just a handful of fresh ingredients, including creamy goat cheese and vibrant chives, these scrambled eggs are elevated to new heights. The combination of soft curds and the richness of cheese creates a comforting yet sophisticated dish that everyone will love. Plus, being made in a cast iron skillet gives it that rustic charm and heat retention that ensures perfectly cooked eggs every time.

Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch for family and friends or simply indulging in a cozy morning at home, this recipe is bound to impress. In just 17 minutes, you'll have a delicious, filling meal ready to serve. So, grab your skillet and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • bunch chives finely chopped
  • 24  eggs lightly beaten
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  •  jalapeño coarsely chopped
  •  onion diced red finely
  • 10 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet that has been placed on the grates of the grill.
  2. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until soft. Stir in the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring the eggs until soft curds form.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the goat cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein28%
Fat69%
Carbs3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.4
Glycemic Load
0.25
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.323043571866%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Quercetin
2.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.96kcal
12.8%
Fat:19.38g
29.82%
Saturated Fat:9.49g
59.34%
Carbohydrates:1.9g
0.63%
Net Carbohydrates:1.66g
0.6%
Sugar:1.13g
1.25%
Cholesterol:415.3mg
138.43%
Sodium:428.31mg
18.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.7g
35.4%
Selenium:33.17µg
47.39%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
33.83%
Phosphorus:272.28mg
27.23%
Vitamin A:977.19IU
19.54%
Vitamin B5:1.8mg
17.98%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.54%
Vitamin D:2.29µg
15.24%
Folate:55.41µg
13.85%
Iron:2.31mg
12.86%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.8%
Copper:0.25mg
12.43%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.66%
Calcium:95.42mg
9.54%
Vitamin E:1.33mg
8.88%
Potassium:173.72mg
4.96%
Magnesium:17.9mg
4.47%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.29%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.5%
Vitamin C:2.71mg
3.28%
Vitamin K:2.27µg
2.16%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.06%