Creamy Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Basil Recipe
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Creamy Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Basil

By: timbertiger 
"Sour cream makes these eggs rich and creamy and the basil adds a little kick of flavor. Sometimes I use pepperjack cheese and a little garlic and onion (powdered or fresh) for extra flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (86)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Whisk eggs and sour cream in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Mix in cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until eggs reach the desired consistency. Mix in basil during final minutes of cooking.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 297 | Total Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 461mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by danisheyes Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
You're right on using sour cream in eggs. It is a great dairy item to use even without the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by stella_illuminata   view full review
Mmmm this was a quick and easy breakfast. The only thing I added was a sprinkle of sharp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by homeschooler3   view full review
Quick, easy and delicious breakfast! I used chives and shredded Colby-Jack cheese. Adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I never added sour cream to scrambled eggs but Hubs and I found we enjoyed it. Since there was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by KatJune   view full review
Delicious breakfast. I added basil pesto because I love the galic taste. I can't believe I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by Lotus Blossom   view full review
It tastes wonderful. To add flavor, i mixed in minced garlic. I tried diced fresh tomato but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by TOBSCHOLARLY   view full review
Absolutely wonderful! I will never scramble eggs any other way!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow - these really are "Creamy and Cheesy"! I would have never thought to use sour cream in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by caradee76   view full review
Loved this recipe for even a late night snack, I actually added diced tomatoes and jalepenos,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by canonsmom   view full review
Very good. I used green onions instead of basil because I needed to use them up. I look...

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