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Creamy Perfect Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese

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Soft, pillowy scrambled eggs blended with cream cheese for a creamy, fluffy breakfast that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Take cream cheese out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking to soften.
  2. Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of whole milk or cream.
  3. Whisk the eggs and softened cream cheese together until smooth and pale yellow with no lumps (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Place a non-stick skillet over low heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Let it melt slowly until foamy but not browned (2-3 minutes).
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and let it sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds until edges start to set.
  6. Using a rubber spatula, slowly push the eggs from the edges toward the center, folding every 15-20 seconds to form soft curds (4-5 minutes).
  7. When eggs are mostly set but still slightly runny, remove pan from heat to finish cooking with residual heat.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley if desired.
  10. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Cook eggs slowly over low heat to avoid rubbery texture. Soften cream cheese before mixing to prevent lumps. Remove from heat just before fully set to keep eggs silky. Serve immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently on stovetop.

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