Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs
16 min.
6
169kcal

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Start your morning off right with a dish that's as delightful as it is simple to prepare: Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs. This vegetarian, gluten-free recipe is a perfect blend of creamy indulgence and fluffy eggs that will leave you craving more. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up a breakfast that serves six people in just 16 minutes—ideal for both busy weekdays and leisurely weekend brunches.

Imagine the rich, velvety texture of cream cheese melting into perfectly scrambled eggs, elevated by a sprinkle of fresh basil for a touch of herbal freshness. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, clocking in at only 169 calories per serving.

But don't stop there! For adventurous palates, we even offer a fun twist with our Sausage-Egg Soft Tacos variant that adds a slight kick and hearty flavor. Wrap creamy scrambled eggs and savory sausage in a tortilla for a satisfying breakfast on the go. Perfect for those who love to experiment in the kitchen while maintaining a vegetarian base. Dive into this scrumptious breakfast experience, and elevate your morning meal to something extraordinary!

Ingredients

  • servings garnish: basil sprigs fresh
  • tablespoon butter 
  • ounce cream cheese cut into cubes
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients.
  2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add egg mixture, and cook, without stirring, until eggs begin to set on bottom.
  3. Sprinkle cream cheese cubes evenly over egg mixture; draw a spatula across bottom of skillet to form large curds.
  4. Cook until eggs are thickened but still moist. (Do not stir constantly.)
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped basil before serving, if desired, and garnish, if desired.
  6. Note: To lighten, substitute 2 cups egg substitute for eggs and 3 ounces light cream cheese for 3 ounces regular cream cheese. Proceed as directed.
  7. Sausage-Egg Soft Tacos: Prepare Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs as directed, substituting 1 seeded and chopped jalapeo pepper for chopped basil.
  8. Sprinkle 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas evenly with 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-Jack cheese. Top one half of each tortilla evenly with Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs and 1 (16-ounce) package cooked, drained, and crumbled ground pork sausage.
  9. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup shredded colby-Jack cheese. Fold tortillas over filling.
  10. Serve with sour cream and salsa. Makes 6 servings. Prep: 20 min., Cook: 15 min.

Nutrition Facts

Calories169kcal
Protein23.18%
Fat72.29%
Carbs4.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.17
Glycemic Load
0.43
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.9321738624054%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.65kcal
8.43%
Fat:13.45g
20.7%
Saturated Fat:6.34g
39.63%
Carbohydrates:1.9g
0.63%
Net Carbohydrates:1.82g
0.66%
Sugar:1.28g
1.42%
Cholesterol:268.55mg
89.52%
Sodium:351.95mg
15.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.71g
19.41%
Selenium:21.92µg
31.31%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.82%
Phosphorus:159.38mg
15.94%
Vitamin A:731.56IU
14.63%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.5%
Vitamin B12:0.68µg
11.39%
Vitamin D:1.45µg
9.63%
Vitamin K:9.26µg
8.82%
Folate:34.07µg
8.52%
Iron:1.26mg
7.02%
Calcium:68.55mg
6.85%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.62%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.56%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.99%
Potassium:134.68mg
3.85%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.27%
Copper:0.06mg
3.04%
Magnesium:12.11mg
3.03%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.44%
Source:My Recipes