These scrambled eggs with goat cheese are my go-to when I want a quick but delicious breakfast (or snack). The eggs come together in just 10 minutes, and when you add in creamy goat cheese at the very end, you get this incredible silky texture that’s hard to resist. I like to throw mine on toast and top it off with scallions for that little pop of freshness. It’s a simple meal that feels a bit fancy but is super easy to whip up any day of the week!
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💭 The easiest way to elevate scrambled eggs
This recipe all started with a happy accident: I ran out of Parmesan and, in a pinch, crumbled goat cheese into the eggs. The first bite was a revelation—the tanginess melted beautifully into the eggs, creating an unexpectedly magical combination. Now, it’s a breakfast staple in my kitchen and might just become one in yours, too!
Goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy richness that takes scrambled eggs to the next level and trust me, once you’ve made scrambled eggs this way, you’ll never look back. Case in point: this is one of my favorite egg dishes (probably tied with my Moroccan shakshuka for flavor and microwave scrambled eggs for convenience)
📋 Ingredients and notes
You’ll only need six ingredients – high-quality eggs, fresh goat cheese, butter, scallions, kosher salt, and pepper.
A few notes
- Eggs. As with most recipes that require a few simple ingredients, this recipe really comes down to the quality of eggs. I try to use fresh eggs, typically from pasture raised hens. Check out this detailed guide on egg labels so you can pick up the right eggs!
- Don’t have goat cheese? Use any other creamy cheese like shredded fontina, cheddar, or even crumbled feta!
- Make it even fancier? Add fresh herbs, sauteed mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, a pinch of chili flakes, a dash of hot sauce, or chopped jalapeños to spice things up.
Shruthi’s Top Tip
Keep your heat on medium-low. Seriously! Slow cooking eggs at a lower temperature ensures that creamy, soft texture and prevents you from accidentally overcooking them.
- Instead of a bowl, whisk your eggs in a tall glass using a fork. This method creates extra fluffy eggs and keeps the whisking clean and controlled.
- Remove the eggs from the heat when they’re slightly underdone—residual heat will finish cooking them perfectly without drying them out.
- Stir in the goat cheese after the eggs are cooked. This prevents the cheese from curdling, keeping its creamy texture intact.
- Use the same pan to toast your bread once the eggs are done—one less dish to wash, and it absorbs all the buttery goodness left in the pan.
📖 Make perfect scrambled eggs with goat cheese
Step 1:
Crack the eggs into a tall glass or mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt (about ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt). Use a fork to whisk the eggs really well until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Set aside.
Step 2:
Place non-stick skillet on the stove, and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet. Melt the butter on medium-low heat.
Step 3:
Once the butter starts bubbling, add the eggs to the skillet. Use a silicone or wood spatula to swirl the egg mixture in a gentle, circular motion for at least 30 seconds continuously. You’ll see the eggs start to set at this point.
Step 4:
At this point, swish the spatula from top to bottom to allow the bottom portion of the egg (which is likely runny) to flow into the hot portion of the skillet and start to cook. Do this for 20-30 seconds.
Step 5:
If using goat cheese, add the goat cheese to the skillet at this point and give it a good mix.
Step 6:
Take the pan off the heat when the eggs still look a bit runny. This is key! Allow the eggs to sit in the hot pan (off the heat) for 15-20 seconds.
Step 7:
Garnish with more salt, and/or chopped herbs, fresh black pepper, and serve hot with toast!
🍴 How to serve creamy scrambled eggs
I love toasting a nice piece of sourdough toast, sometimes over avocado toast, and then eating my soft scrambled eggs on top of that. This is also delicious in a breakfast wrap or breakfast burrito – wrap them in a warm tortilla and add toppings like avocado, salsa, or spinach. For brunch, serve it with a side salad, like spinach avocado salad or roasted vegetable salad.
🍴 More easy egg recipes
If you like this recipe, check out my other egg recipes:
Microwave Scrambled Eggs
Moroccan Shakshuka
How to Make Microwave Hard Boiled Eggs
Spinach Shakshuka (with Tomatillos)
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Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
Toppings
- ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Crack eggs into a tall glass or bowl. Add salt and whisk vigorously with a fork until yolks and whites are fully combined. Set aside for up to 10 minutes—this allows salt to break down egg proteins for silkier texture.
- Place a nonstick skillet on stove over medium-low heat. Add butter and let it melt until bubbling but not browning.
- Pour eggs into skillet. Using a silicone or wooden spatula, swirl eggs in a gentle circular motion for about 30 seconds. You'll see eggs begin to set around the edges.
- Switch to pushing spatula from edges to center, allowing runny egg to flow to the hot pan surface. Continue for 20-30 seconds, forming soft curds.
- When eggs are about 75% set, add goat cheese and gently fold in.
- Remove pan from heat while eggs still look slightly runny. Let eggs sit in hot pan (off heat) for 15-20 seconds—they'll finish cooking from residual heat.
- Transfer to plates. Season with additional salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately with toast.
Notes
- Use nonstick skillet and silicone spatula—essential for preventing sticking
- Whisk eggs well before cooking—aerates for fluffier texture
- Medium-low heat is key—high heat makes rubbery eggs
- Remove eggs before they “look” done—they continue cooking off heat
- Salting eggs before cooking breaks down proteins for creamier result
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
👩🏽🍳 Troubleshooting FAQs
It’s best to add the goat cheese after the eggs are off the heat. Adding it too early can cause the cheese to curdle, so stir it in at the end for that creamy finish.
Keep the heat low and turn it off before the eggs are fully set. The key is to stir continuously and let the residual heat finish cooking them to that perfect silky texture.
Take the eggs off the heat when they still look slightly runny. The residual heat will finish cooking them without turning them rubbery.
Any toast works, but crusty sourdough or a slice of whole grain bread gives a nice contrast to the creamy eggs and goat cheese.
