Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta Cheese
Elevate your breakfast game with these luxurious Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta Cheese, a creamy and decadent twist on a classic morning staple. This recipe combines light, fluffy eggs whisked with a touch of whole milk and delicately cooked in butter to perfection. The secret ingredient? A dollop of rich ricotta cheese folded in during the final moments of cooking, creating an irresistibly velvety texture. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh chives for a pop of color and flavor, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or an indulgent weekday treat, these ricotta scrambled eggs promise to redefine your notion of comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 0.25 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl. Add the milk, salt, and pepper, then whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
In a nonstick skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Swirl the butter around to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
Once the butter is fully melted and foamy (but not browned), pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
Allow the eggs to sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds, then use a silicone spatula to gently stir and fold the eggs, creating soft curds.
When the eggs are about 80% cooked and still slightly runny, dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the eggs.
Continue to gently fold the eggs and ricotta together until the eggs are fully cooked but still soft and creamy. Avoid overcooking to preserve the delicate texture.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the scrambled eggs with ricotta to plates or a serving dish.
Garnish with freshly chopped chives, if desired, and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 950 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 394 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
