Ham and Scrambled Eggs Brunch
This irresistible recipe for ham and scrambled eggs with fresh chives, is a beautiful blend of creamy texture and savoury delight. Savour as a leisurely weekend brunch or a speedy weekday breakfast, it doesn't matter, this dish is sure to set you up for the day with its simple but perfect flavours and textures.
This irresistible recipe for ham and scrambled eggs with fresh chives, is a beautiful blend of creamy texture and savoury delight. Savour as a leisurely weekend brunch or a speedy weekday breakfast, it doesn't matter, this dish is sure to set you up for the day with its simple but perfect flavours and textures.
Servings 2 People
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs free range
- 50 g cooked ham diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together until well beaten.4 large eggs
- Finely dice the cooked ham and chop the fresh chives.50 g cooked ham, 2 tbsp fresh chives
- In a non-stick frying pan, melt the butter over low to medium heat.1 tbsp butter
- Once the butter is melted, pour in the beaten eggs.
- Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs as they cook, moving them around the pan to form soft curds.
- When the eggs are nearly set but still slightly runny, add the diced ham to the pan and continue to cook for another minute, stirring gently to combine with the eggs.
- Season the scrambled eggs with salt and pepper to taste.salt, pepper
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the freshly chopped chives over the scrambled eggs.
- Give the eggs a final gentle stir to evenly distribute the chives.
- Divide the scrambled eggs between serving plates.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by buttered toast, croissants, or a side of salad greens if desired.
Notes
To have the perfect Ham and Scrambled Eggs Brunch:
Be sure to cook the eggs over gentle heat to ensure they remain creamy and soft.
You can customize this recipe by adding grated cheese, sautéed mushrooms, or diced tomatoes for extra flavour. Freshly ground black pepper adds a wonderful depth of flavour to the scrambled eggs.
Adjust the amount of ham and chives according to your preference. This recipe serves 2 but can easily be doubled or halved to accommodate more or fewer servings.
You can customize this recipe by adding grated cheese, sautéed mushrooms, or diced tomatoes for extra flavour. Freshly ground black pepper adds a wonderful depth of flavour to the scrambled eggs.
Adjust the amount of ham and chives according to your preference. This recipe serves 2 but can easily be doubled or halved to accommodate more or fewer servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 405mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
