Enhance your scrambled eggs with a creamy ricotta twist
Scrambled eggs are one of the most popular breakfast dishes, appreciated for their simplicity and quick preparation. However, even such a classic dish can be enhanced by adding a particular white ingredient that brings extraordinary creaminess and delicacy. Just reach for ricotta cheese and apply the right proportions to achieve insanely delicious scrambled eggs.
Ricotta is an Italian cheese with a soft, creamy texture and mild flavour. Adding it to scrambled eggs makes the dish more fluffy and velvety. The key to success is maintaining the proportions – for each egg, add one tablespoon of ricotta. This way, the scrambled eggs gain a unique texture and taste that will delight even the most discerning gourmets.
Recipe for ricotta scrambled eggs
If you want to give your scrambled eggs a new, velvety texture, be sure to try adding ricotta. It's a simple trick that makes traditional scrambled eggs even tastier and more refined.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter or oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chives for garnish
Preparation
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper, add the ricotta, and mix gently.
- Heat the butter or oil in a pan, and pour the egg mixture onto the pan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the eggs are set but remain creamy. Serve immediately, preferably with crispy bread.
Why add ricotta to scrambled eggs?
The addition of ricotta gives the scrambled eggs an incredibly creamy and fluffy texture. Thanks to its protein and calcium content, it enriches the dish nutritionally, and its delicate flavour pairs excellently with eggs. Ricotta also ensures that the scrambled eggs remain moist and velvety longer, making them taste excellent even a few minutes after preparation.
How to enhance ricotta scrambled eggs?
Ricotta scrambled eggs are incredibly delicate and creamy on their own, but they can be enriched with additional ingredients that will accentuate their flavour. If you enjoy fresh herbs, a great choice would be chives, parsley, or basil, which will give the scrambled eggs lightness and aroma. If you prefer more intense flavours, you can add a bit of grated Parmesan or Grana Padano to boost the cheesy character of the dish.
A great addition can also be vegetables such as sautéed cherry tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms. Suppose you're in the mood for a heartier breakfast. In that case, it's worth adding crispy bacon or smoked salmon to the scrambled eggs—the combination of salty taste with the velvety texture of ricotta creates an exceptionally harmonious whole. You can also try a sweet version by adding a bit of honey and cinnamon—this is an unusual but very tasty combination for sweet breakfast lovers.
