Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese

Name: Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 8 large eggs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon; 2 tablespoons butter; Minced chives, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My mother-in-law introduced me to this scrambled eggs with cream cheese recipe, and now it's my kids' favorite breakfast. They really love it. —Jacque Hunt, Heyburn, Idaho

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
8 large eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons butter
Minced chives, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper and salt. Stir in bacon.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Garnish with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 362 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 483mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.

My mother-in-law introduced me to this scrambled eggs with cream cheese recipe, and now it's my kids' favorite breakfast. They really love it. —Jacque Hunt, Heyburn, Idaho

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