The scrambled eggs with mozzarella recipe is a lightning-fast dinner saver, perfect when you have very little time but still want to bring something hot, melty and super tasty to the table.
This is one of those extremely simple preparations that often come about by chance. I made it tonight for my husband with what I had in the fridge: fresh eggs and a mozzarella to finish. In a few minutes, right in the pan, a creamy, melty dish came out that is truly irresistible.
The secret is to add the mozzarella when the egg whites are just starting to set: this way it melts perfectly and wraps the eggs, creating a soft and very indulgent texture.
Served on freshly toasted crusty bread they become a simple but truly special dinner, perfect also for students, young people or those evenings when you don’t feel like cooking.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 2 Minutes
- Cooking time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 343.06 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.07 (g) of which sugars 0.82 (g)
- Proteins 23.59 (g)
- Fat 21.22 (g) of which saturated 11.58 (g)of which unsaturated 8.92 (g)
- Fibers 0.93 (g)
- Sodium 881.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 135 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3.5 oz mozzarella
- salt
- pepper
- 1 pat butter (optional)
- bread (for serving)
Tools
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Spatula
Procedure
Heat the pan
Place a small non-stick pan over the heat, lightly oiled, and let it warm for a few minutes.
Add the eggs
Crack the three eggs directly into the pan. Let them cook for a few seconds without stirring, until the egg whites are just beginning to set.
Add the mozzarella
Tear the mozzarella into pieces with your hands and add it immediately to the eggs.
Stir the eggs
Using a spatula, begin to gently stir, breaking the yolks and blending everything together.
Season
Add salt and pepper to taste and continue stirring until the eggs become creamy and the mozzarella begins to melt and stretch.
Add the butter (optional)
For an even richer flavor you can add a small knob of butter at the end which will melt and make the dish even creamier.
Serve immediately
Bring the scrambled eggs with mozzarella to the table piping hot, accompanied by freshly toasted crusty bread.
Tips and notes
Do not overcook the eggs: they should remain soft and creamy.
If you like, you can also add chives or chopped parsley for a touch of freshness.
This recipe is also perfect for using up leftover mozzarella.
You can serve it on toasted bread, bruschetta or warm flatbread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other cheeses instead of mozzarella?
Yes, you can substitute mozzarella with scamorza, provola or other melty cheeses. The result will still be very creamy.
Can I make scrambled eggs with mozzarella without butter?
Certainly. Butter is optional and only serves to make the dish richer. It will be delicious even without it.
