Gruyere Mustard Scrambled Eggs

Name: Gruyere Mustard Scrambled Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 40 g Butter; 120 g Dry white wine; 20 g Dijon mustard; 120 g Gruyere cheese; 200 g Eggs; 4 g Salt; 40 g Crouton; 5 g Chives

Gruyere Mustard Scrambled Eggs · ready in 13 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Soft scrambled eggs enriched with nutty Gruyere, tangy Dijon mustard, and a splash of white wine for depth, finished buttery and luxurious with crisp croutons and fresh chives.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 13 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 320
Difficulty: easy

French Breakfast Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

40 gButter
120 gDry white wine
20 gDijon mustard
120 gGruyere cheese
200 gEggs
4 gSalt
40 gCrouton
5 gChives

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, mixing bowl, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and reduce
Gather all ingredients and a skillet, then add the butter and dry white wine to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the wine reduces by about half. · 3 min
What to look for: liquid slightly thickened and glossy
Add mustard cheese
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese to the warm wine and butter mixture. · 1 min
What to look for: cheese begins to melt
Melt cheese
Stir the mixture gently until the Gruyere cheese melts completely and forms a smooth sauce. · 1 min
What to look for: smooth and creamy
Season add eggs
Season the eggs evenly with the salt, then add the eggs to the skillet with the cheese mixture. · 1 min
What to look for: eggs coat the pan
Scramble gently
Place the skillet over low to medium heat and scramble the eggs gently with slow, soft strokes. · 1 min
What to look for: soft curds forming
Finish cooking
Continue cooking gently until the eggs reach your desired firmness, keeping them soft and creamy. · 2 min
When it is done: Eggs should be softly set and reach at least 71°C internally.
Serve and garnish
Spoon the scrambled eggs onto plates and finish with the croutons and finely chopped chives on top. · 1 min
What to look for: creamy eggs with green flecks

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	320
Protein	16 g
Carbohydrates	6 g
of which sugars	2 g
Fat	24 g
of which saturated	14 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	520 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk, gluten, nightshades, mustard

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 1 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Butter

olive oil: Use mild olive oil to avoid overpowering the eggs

Dry white wine

vegetable broth: Adds moisture without alcohol

Dijon mustard

whole grain mustard: Adds texture and milder heat

Gruyere cheese

Emmental cheese: Similar melt and nutty flavor

Eggs

silken tofu: Blend before cooking for smooth texture

Salt

sea salt: Adjust to taste