Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese
Add Preferred SourceScrambled eggs seem simple but can easily turn out dry or rubbery. After testing different techniques, the one that consistently delivers soft, creamy results is adding cream cheese. It melts into the eggs and gives them a rich, smooth texture. These Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese are perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you need a protein-rich but oh-so-easy meal!
Once you try it, this will likely become your go-to method—perfect for quick mornings or weekend brunches. This recipe serves two but is easy to scale up if needed.
Ingredients
- Eggs – Or extra large eggs will work, too.
- Egg yolks – Save the egg whites for another recipe. I pop them into an ice cube tray and freeze them.
- Heavy cream – You can use half and half or even milk.
- Cream cheese – Softened.
- Butter – I cook with salted butter, but you can use unsalted. Just season the eggs before serving.
- Chives – Finely chopped. Chives and eggs go hand-in-hand, but you could add a bit of chopped parsley or even some thinly sliced green onion tops (the dark green part) instead of chives. It all works!
- Salt and pepper – To taste.
How To Make Scrambled Eggs
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In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, extra yolks, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes so it cooks evenly without shocking the pan.
Whisk the mixture until well blended. The cream cheese does not need to be completely smooth at this stage; small bits will melt as the eggs cook.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl the pan until it melts and lightly foams, coating the surface evenly.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet once the butter is melted. Using a silicone spatula, stir slowly and gently, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan while pushing the softly cooked eggs toward the center.
If the eggs begin to cook too quickly or show any browning, lower the heat slightly or briefly lift the pan off the burner to control the temperature.
Continue cooking until soft curds form and the eggs are mostly set but still glossy and moist. Remove the pan from the heat immediately and transfer the eggs to a plate to prevent overcooking.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with chives, and serve right away while warm and tender.
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Don’t crank up the heat—slow and low gives you creamy eggs.
- You can tweak this basic recipe with herbs, chili flakes, or garlic powder if you like a little extra flavor.
Make It A Meal
These eggs go great with toast, bacon, or roasted potatoes. Want something lighter? Pair with fruit and coffee. They’re also great in breakfast sandwiches or with a salad.
Storage
Scrambled eggs are best right after cooking. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge in a sealed container for up to one day. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat, stirring constantly. Don’t freeze them—eggs lose their creamy texture after thawing.
Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons chives finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the eggs, extra yolks, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Let the bowl sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes so everything isn’t too cold when you start.
- Whisk the ingredients well. It’s okay if the cream cheese doesn’t fully dissolve—it’ll break down in the pan.
- Warm a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add butter and tilt the pan to coat the surface evenly.
- Pour in your egg mixture once the butter is melted and begins to foam.
- Stir slowly and gently with a rubber or silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and sides. Push the cooked portions aside to let the uncooked parts reach the heat.
- Reduce the heat or lift the pan off the burner briefly if the eggs start to brown or cook too fast to manage the temperature.
- Keep cooking until soft curds form and the eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy and moist.
- Take the pan off the heat right away and transfer the eggs to a plate to stop the cooking.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with chives before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Don’t crank up the heat—slow and low gives you creamy eggs.
- You can tweak this basic recipe with herbs, chili flakes, or garlic powder if you like a little extra flavor.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
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