20+ Fresh and Exciting Ways to Enjoy Scrambled Eggs
Full of nutrients, vitamins, and high-quality protein, eggs are the quintessential breakfast dish when you need something hearty and filling. Scrambled eggs are incredibly easy to prepare as well, and can be enjoyed with a simple sprinkle of salt and pepper, or dressed up with extra ingredients like avocado, potatoes, smoked sausage, fresh veggies, and cream cheese. From simple Creamy Scrambled Eggs and Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs to our colorful Veggie Eggy Scramble and Goldilox Scrambled Eggs, these tasty scrambled egg recipes showcase the deliciousness and versatility of the humble, budget-friendly egg.
Creamy Scrambled Eggs
Spice up the traditional scrambled egg recipe by adding in a little chicken broth to the mixture. Side this breakfast staple with fruit and turkey bacon for a healthy start to the day.
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Sausage, Vegetable and Egg Scramble
Make your usual morning scrambled eggs even heartier with the addition of diced potatoes, smoked sausage, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. If the eggs are done before you're ready to serve breakfast, simply pop in the oven on low heat to keep warm.
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Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Serve scrambled eggs with cream cheese for a delicious twist on this traditional breakfast dish. Chopped fresh basil adds an aromatic note as well.
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This is a twist on classic Gentlemen's Casserole. Also wrap the crêpes around smoked salmon or veggies for summer rolls.
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Veggie Eggy Scramble
Not a big morning person? This simple dish makes it easy to incorporate veggies into your morning meal. Simply prep everything the night before (including beating the egg-and-cheese mixture) and whip up this hearty breakfast in just a few minutes the next morning. If you need your meal to be grab-and-go, simply stuff the scramble into a whole-wheat pita.
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Garden Scrambled Eggs
Bring garden freshness to your table with these veggie-laden scrambled eggs. Red tomato, juicy onion, and green bell pepper perk up this traditional breakfast dish.
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Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus
For perfect soft-scrambled eggs, cook slowly and stir often to form creamy curds. Use the thinnest asparagus you can find so it will become crisp-tender with gentle heat.
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Goldilox Scrambled Eggs
Folding Nova Scotia salmon and cream cheese into freshly scrambled eggs and serving on toast makes this dish a filling, satisfying way to start your day. Cut the cream cheese while chilled, and let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before using.
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Scrambled Egg Muffin Sliders
This delicious riff on dinnertime burger sliders features cheesy, bacon-y cornbread muffins cut in half and stuffed with scrambled eggs. Serve with orange juice and a side of fresh fruit.
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Scrambled Egg and Cheese Bagel
Skip the drive-thru and make delicious egg-and-cheese bagels at home with this simple recipe. Using reduced-fat cheddar cheese helps cut fat and calories as well.
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Scrambled Eggs with Meyer Lemon Salsa Verde
The combination of a vibrant Italian-style sauce and three robust cheeses makes these scrambled eggs nothing short of spectacular. The recipe comes from chef-owners Gayle Pirie and John Clark of Foreign Cinema in San Francisco.
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Farmers Market Scramble
Hearty scrambled eggs get a punch of flavor with fresh herbs and tomato.
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Scrambled Egg Burritos
Top flour tortillas with scrambled eggs, cheese, chopped tomato, and your favorite chunky salsa for Southwestern-style breakfast burritos.
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Scrambled Eggs with Asian Greens
Mixed Asian greens, halved cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped scallions give a little extra punch of flavor to classic scrambled eggs. Can't find mixed Asian greens? Feel free to substitute baby spinach instead. Serve with a slice of toasted French bread.
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Scrambled Eggs With Smoked Salmon, Spinach, and Chives
This filling breakfast of scrambled eggs, salmon, and spinach on whole wheat English muffins is quick, easy, and satisfying!
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Mexican Scramble
The eggs will continue to set even after being removed from the heat, so be careful not to overcook. Serve with hot sauce for an extra kick.
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L.E.O. Scramble
L.E.O. refers to the winning combination of lox, eggs, and onions in this savory scramble. It's a New York diner favorite that's easy to prepare at home.
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Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Aleppo Pepper
In the Sunset Test Kitchen, we love to sprinkle sun-dried, coarsely ground Eastern Mediterranean chile peppers--like Aleppo, Marash, and Urfa--on roasted chicken and potatoes, avocado toast, green salads, pizza, and especially scrambled eggs.
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Scrambled Egg and Smoked Trout Breakfast Burritos
Think of these as a lower-calorie version of a bagel with lox and cream cheese. If you're eating them on the go, just wrap them in foil or waxed paper.
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Caprese Skillet Eggs
Sunset Reader Maryanne Welton, of Palo Alto, California, makes this breakfast dish at the end of summer when her garden produces a bounty of tomatoes.
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Scrambled Eggs with Morel and Tarragon Cream Sauce
The light anise notes from the tarragon make a natural pairing for eggs and also complement the earthiness of the mushrooms.