Chilli Cheese Masala Scrambled Eggs | One Pot One Portion
Eggs are a breakfast staple for so many people but these cheesy masala scrambled eggs with chilli might just be your new favourites. Ridiculously quick and easy to make, these scrambled eggs are packed with protein, fibre and delicious cheesy goodness. Perfect for a quick weekday breakfast, brunch or lunch or even a weekend treat, give these eggs a go and you'll come back to them again and again.
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About this dish
This one pot one portion recipe is my current breakfast obsession and I think it could be yours too! Cheesy, spiced scrambled eggs packed with veggies, sharp cheddar, spicy green chillies and lots of fresh coriander. The perfect 15 minute breakfast that will keep you satisfied aaallll morning!
I usually want quite a substantial meal in the morning that I know will give me the energy I need for the day. I love this dish in particular because it not only fills me up but also packs in lots of protein, fibre and nutrients so it really is the best start to the day.
You can use so many vegetables in this and it's a great way to use up leftover odds and ends of veggies you have lying around (for more tips on how to use leftover ingredients check out my newsletter). I've shared some of my favourite vegetables to use in the ingredients list below.
If you like this recipe you might also like my other ONE POT ONE PORTION BREAKFAST RECIPES including my Cheddar & Jalapeño Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins, my Herby Baked Eggs, or my Hashbrown Breakfast Skillet.
Why you want to make this recipe
15 Minute Meal
This recipe only takes about 15 minutes. This is a 15 minute one-pan meal that is cooked on the hob so is super quick and easy. Once your vegetables have been sautéed, the eggs scramble is less time than it takes to toast your bread!
High Protein & High Fibre
This is a brilliant high protein and high fibre recipe thanks to the eggs, vegetables and bread. If you're looking for an extra boost then use a wholewheat bread or seeded bread and add as many vegetables as you like!
One Pot Recipe
As with all of my recipes, this is a one pot dish or one pan dish, which makes every meal time easier and more enjoyable. Cooking for one is hard so only having one dish at the end of the meal keeps this feeling easy and accessible-because it is!
Single-Serve
Again, as always, this recipe is for single-serve tacos so you can make this just for yourself! The perfect dinner for one. Though it would be very easy to scale up to serve multiple people if needed.
Top Tips
Getting the perfect scramble
- My top tip for getting the perfect scramble in this specific recipe is too cook the eggs on a medium-low heat, so as not to scramble them too fast. When you're only making one portion a lower heat gives you more control and ensures you don't overcook the eggs! That being said, you want to avoid adding the cheese until the eggs are 90% cooked otherwise you risk a grainy texture. Once 90% cooked, add the cheese then turn off the heat. The cheese will melt in the residual heat of the eggs and the eggs will finish cooking, giving you the perfect soft scrambled eggs!
Ingredients and Tools
Eggs
- You've guess it, the main ingredient for these scrambled eggs is, EGGS! I always buy good quality, free range eggs as they are not only better for the chickens but taste richer, with more flavour, too.
Masala Spices
- The spices you choose to use in these eggs can vary but to keep things simple I like to use garam masala, which is a spice blend. Not only is it one of my favourite spice blends it also saves you having to buy lots of different spices if you don't have the space for this. I also add hot paprika or chilli powder depending on how much spice I fancy. If you don't want to use garam masala you could use 1/4 tsp ground cumin and 1/4 tsp ground coriander instead.
Vegetables
- These scrambled eggs are very adaptable so you could use any vegetables you have in the house and this would be a great way to use up an leftovers. Some of my favourites are scallions/spring onions, onions, bell peppers, courgette and tomato. You could also add potato to this dish if you wanted it to be a more substantial meal and to do this you would need to cut it into small 1/2cm cubes and fry until golden and crisp before adding the other vegetables.
Cheddar Cheese
- Cheddar cheese is perfect for this scramble as the sharp tang of cheddar compliments the spices and the green chilli perfectly and stands up to the other bold flavours.
Cilantro/Coriander
- Cilantro/Coriander is pretty essential for this dish if you ask me BUT if you really don't like it then you could substitute it for chives! Cheese & chives are a perfect match and chives also add an oniony flavour that works well with the spices and vegetables.
Step by step instructions
Cook the Vegetables: Add a little olive oil to a medium sized pan over a medium-low heat. Add in the vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and slightly brown. While they're cooking, whisk up the eggs then, once soft, add them to the pan, ensuring the heat is on medium-low.
Scramble the Eggs: Gently scramble the eggs using a flat spatula, scraping the eggs from the bottom of the pan as they begin to cook.
Add the Cheese: Once the eggs are 90% cooked to your liking add in the cheese and turn off the heat. Fold the cheese through gently, allowing it to melt in the residual heat.
Serve and Enjoy: Butter your toast then spoon your eggs over the toast. Top with fresh coriander and a scatter of extra cheese.
Variations, substitutions or modifications
Cilantro:
If you are one of the unlucky ones with the soap gene, or you just don't like coriander/cilantro then I'd recommend using fresh chives instead! Their slight oniony flavour is perfect to pair with the eggs and cheese!
Gluten Free:
To make this recipe gluten-free all you need to do is use your favourite gluten-free bread. The scrambled eggs themselves are already gluten free.
Dairy Free:
This recipe is already vegetarian but if you would like to make it dairy free then you would need to use a vegan or dairy free cheese alternative instead of cheddar, as well as a dairy free or vegan butter for the toast.
FAQs
What vegetables can I add?
- These scrambled eggs are very adaptable so you could use any vegetables you have in the house and this would be a great way to use up an leftovers. Some of my favourites are scallions/spring onions, onions, bell peppers, courgette and tomato. You could also add potato to this dish if you wanted it to be a more substantial meal and to do this you would need to cut it into small 1/2cm cubes and fry until golden and crisp before adding the other vegetables.
Can I make a double portion?
- You can easily double up this single-serve recipe just by doubling the ingredients.
If you like this recipe you might also like my other ONE POT ONE PORTION BREAKFAST RECIPES including my Cheddar & Jalapeño Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins, my Herby Baked Eggs, or my Hashbrown Breakfast Skillet.
Ingredients
For the Scrambled Eggs
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 100g Vegetables of your choice, finely cubed
- 2 Free Range Eggs
- 1/4 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 Tsp Hot Paprika
- 1/4 Tsp Chilli Powder (optional)
- 30g Cheddar Cheese
To Serve:
- 2 Slices of Sourdough Toast
- Butter
- Fresh Coriander
- Extra Cheddar, grated
Instructions
- Add a little olive oil to a medium sized pan over a medium-low heat.
- Add in the vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and slightly brown.
- While they're cooking, whisk up the eggs then, once soft, add them to the pan, ensuring the heat is on medium-low.
- Gently scramble the eggs using a flat spatula, scraping the eggs from the bottom of the pan as they begin to cook. Once the eggs are 90% cooked to your liking add in the cheese and turn off the heat. Fold the cheese through gently, allowing it to melt in the residual heat.
- Butter your toast then spoon your eggs over the toast. Top with fresh coriander and a scatter of extra cheese.
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