Swiss Scrambled Eggs

Swiss Scrambled Eggs

Swiss Scrambled Eggs · ready in 13 min · 4 servings · 240 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs enriched with milk and melted cheese, finished gently in the pan for a rich, comforting bite with buttery depth and savory warmth.

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Serves
4
kcal
240
Difficulty
very easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 28 gButter
  • 14 gOlive oil
  • 200 gEggs
  • 120 gMilk
  • 100 gCheese

Equipment

stovetop, mixing bowl, serving plates, skillet, spatula, whisk

Instructions

  1. Prep and pan

    Gather butter, olive oil, eggs, milk, and cheese, and set out a medium skillet, bowl, whisk, and spatula. · 1 min

    What to look for: butter melted or oil shimmering

  2. Heat fats

    Heat the butter and olive oil together in the medium skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering. · 2 min

    What to look for: butter melted and shimmering

  3. Beat eggs

    Beat the eggs with the milk in the bowl until well combined and slightly foamy. · 2 min

    What to look for: pale and foamy

  4. Start scrambling

    Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet and gently scramble over medium-high heat until the eggs just begin to set. · 3 min

    When it is done: Eggs are partially set with no visible liquid whites.

  5. Melt cheese

    Add the cheese to the eggs and cook briefly, stirring, until the cheese melts and the eggs reach your preferred softness. · 2 min

    When it is done: Eggs are softly set and reach at least 71°C internally.

  6. Plate and serve

    Remove the skillet from the heat, spoon the scrambled eggs onto plates, and serve immediately. · 1 min

    What to look for: soft, creamy eggs plated

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal240
Protein15 g
Carbohydrates3 g
of which sugars2 g
Fat19 g
of which saturated9 g
Fibre0 g
Sodium260 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 1 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Butter

  • ghee: Use for a higher smoke point and slightly nutty flavor
  • olive oil: Creates a lighter, more aromatic scrambled egg

Olive oil

  • butter: Adds richer flavor
  • avocado oil: Very neutral with high heat tolerance

Eggs

  • liquid egg substitute: Lower cholesterol option
  • tofu scramble: Season well to mimic egg flavor

Milk

  • half and half: Produces richer eggs
  • unsweetened oat milk: Choose barista-style for better body

Cheese

  • Emmental cheese: Classic Swiss-style melt
  • Gruyere cheese: More intense nutty flavor

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