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Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach

3.5

(12)

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 lb baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 oz cold cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together eggs and tarragon in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, then cook spinach, stirring occasionally, until just wilted.

    Step 2

    Add egg mixture and cream cheese and cook, stirring slowly, until eggs are just set, about 3 minutes.

TagsEggSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableCream CheeseCheeseDairyMainBreakfastBrunchGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuick5 Ingredients or FewerSauteGourmet
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