Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Soft Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Ricotta and Chives

By Jeanne Thiel Kelley

4.4

(137)

Soft scrambled eggs with fresh ricotta and chives on toast.

Fresh ricotta brings out the eggs' creaminess.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
4 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices whole grain bread or 8 whole grain baguette slices, lightly toasted and buttered
Whole chives (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk eggs, chopped chives, and 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel in medium bowl until well blended. Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. When foam subsides, add eggs and stir with heatproof silicone spatula until eggs are almost cooked but still runny in parts, tilting skillet and stirring with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ricotta and stir just until incorporated but clumps of cheese are still visible.

    Step 2

    Arrange 2 toasts or 4 baguette slices on each of 2 plates. Spoon scrambled eggs atop toasts. Sprinkle with more fleur de sel and pepper. Garnish with whole chives, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 416 calories
23 g fat (10 g saturated)
457 mg cholesterol
616 mg sodium
27 g carbohydrates
4 g fiber
27 g protein
TagsEggRicottaCheeseDairyMainSideBreakfastBrunchNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasySauteBon Appétit

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Read More
Turkish-Style Eggs and Tomatoes
This riff on çılbır marries garlicky yogurt, fried eggs, and spiced butter with summer tomatoes.
Amaranth Porridge With Walnuts and Honey
Nutty, protein-packed, and batchable—perfect for hectic mornings.
Lamb Chops With Agrodolce Glaze, Walnuts, and Feta
Lamb chops are one of those ingredients that intimidate a lot of people, but they’re actually a great protein to cook (and especially grill) at home.
Zucchini Butter
Transform summer squash into this spectacular spread to put toward sandwiches, pastas, and more all season long.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
This vibrant cilantro pesto recipe blends blanched herbs, Cotija cheese, garlic, and toasted pepitas. Toss with pasta for a fresh and bold spaghetti pesto.
Japanese Fluffy Pancakes
Follow the instructions for cooking the pancakes carefully; the unique method of layering the batter is crucial in achieving that cloudlike texture.
Shrimp Salad on Toast
Seasoned with Old Bay and loaded with crunchy celery and red onion, this easy recipe for creamy shrimp salad is ideal heaped on slices of olive oil toast.