Spinach and Cheddar Scrambled Eggs
Fluffy scrambled eggs folded with wilted spinach and sharp cheddar for a satisfying savory breakfast.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 sliced green onions(optional)
- 2 slices toasted bread(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- 2
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- 4
Pour in the eggs and let sit briefly, then gently push from the edges toward the center as they set.
- 5
When eggs are nearly set but still glossy, sprinkle cheddar over the top and fold gently.
- 6
Remove from heat once cheese melts and divide between two plates.
- 7
Top with sliced green onions and serve with toast if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
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