Looking for cheesy scrambled eggs recipes? We have eight delicious variations for you to try today. They are all simple and take next to no time to make.
⅓cupgrated cheese (Mexican cheese blend, cheddar, Colby and Jack blend, or your favorite)
salt and pepper to taste
1tablespoonsalsafor garnish
Western
1tablespoonbutter or coconut oil
¼cupchopped onion
¼cupchopped green bell pepper
¼cupdiced cooked ham
⅓cupsliced mushroom
salt and pepper to taste
⅓cupshredded cheddar cheese
1tablespoonbarbecue saucefor garnish
2green onions, slicedfor garnish
Greek
¼teaspoondried oregano
¼teaspoondried thyme
¼teaspoondried basil
¼teaspoondried marjoram
1tablespoonbutter or coconut oil
2tablespoonchopped onion
½teaspoonminced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
½cupcrumbled feta cheese
2tablespoonolive tapenade or diced kalamata olivesfor garnish
Tex Mex
1tablespoonbutter or coconut oil
2tablespoonchopped onion
1medium tomato, chopped
⅓cupground chorizo
4large eggs
½cupcanned black beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste
½cupshredded cheddar cheese
1teaspoonguacamolefor garnish
1teaspoonpico de gallofor garnish
1teaspoonsour cream
Spinach
2stripsbacon, cooked and crumbled
2cupschopped spinach
½cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Florentine
1tablespoonbutter or coconut oil
⅓cupsliced white mushrooms
½teaspoonminced garlic
2cupschopped spinach
2tablespooncream cheese, cut into small pieces
salt and pepper to taste
Veggie
1tablespoonbutter or coconut oil
1-½tablespoonsliced white mushrooms
1-½tablespoonchopped onion
½teaspoonminced garlic
1tablespoonchopped green bell pepper
1-½tablespoonchopped tomato
1tablespooncanned mild diced green chiles
salt and pepper to taste
½cupshredded Swiss cheese
½avocado, sliced
Pesto
1tablespoonbutter or coconut oil
½cupshredded Swiss cheese
1-½teaspoonpesto, or to tasteto taste
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Sausage and Cheese
Add butter or coconut oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
Add sausage and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Return skillet to heat over low setting. Add eggs and cook until partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to plate and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle herbes de provence and cheese over eggs. Garnish with salsa.
Western
Add butter or coconut oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat.
Add ham and cook until browned, about 1-2 minutes. Add onion, pepper, and mushrooms and cook together with the ham for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Return skillet to heat over low setting. Add eggs and cook until partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to a plate, season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle cheese over eggs. Top with a little bit of your favorite barbecue sauce.
Greek
Add oregano, thyme, basil and marjoram to a small bowl and stir until combined. Set aside.
Add butter or coconut oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook until browned, 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, constantly stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Return skillet to heat over low setting. Add eggs and cook until partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to a plate, add feta and stir until well distributed. Season with salt, pepper and herb mixture. Top with olive tapenade or chopped kalamata olives.
Tex Mex
Add chorizo to skillet and heat over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
Add onion and chiles and cook about 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Return skillet to heat over low setting. Add eggs and tomato. Stir and cook until eggs are partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to a plate, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in black beans. Sprinkle cheese over the top and garnish with guacamole, pico de gallo and/or sour cream.
Spinach
Add butter or coconut oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook until browned, 1-2 minutes.
Add spinach and stir and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Return skillet to heat over low setting. Add eggs and cook until partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to a plate, season with salt and papper to taste, and sprinkle with cheese.
Florentine
Add butter or coconut oil to a medium skillet and heat over low to medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add spinach cook until spinach wilts, stirring constantly. Remove skillet from heat to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Return skillet to heat over low setting. Add eggs and cook until partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to a plate, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in cream cheese until well distributed.
Veggie
Add butter or coconut oil to a medium skillet and heat over low to medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, peppers, and green chiles and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned. Remove skillet from heat to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Return skillet to heat over low setting. Add eggs and tomato. Stir and cook until eggs are partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to plate, season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle cheese over top and garnish with avocado slices.
Pesto
Add butter or coconut oil to a medium skillet and heat over low heat.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium bowl, add a splash of milk and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Add eggs. Stir and cook until eggs are partially set. Drag or pull spatula through mixture to continue cooking. Cook until set. Eggs should be solid and lightly browned.
Remove eggs to a plate, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in pesto. Sprinkle with cheese.
Notes
Nutrition information is for scrambled eggs with sausage and cheese.