Andrew’s Scramble Recipe

Whisk eggs

Crack the 6 eggs into a medium bowl. Add 3 tablespoons whole milk, 3 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon hot sauce if using. Whisk vigorously until mixture is uniformly pale and slightly frothy (about 30–45 seconds). Set aside.

Preheat pan

Place a nonstick or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Allow butter to melt and foam but not brown (about 30 seconds).

Sauté aromatics

Add the finely chopped shallot and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is translucent and mushrooms have released and reabsorbed their liquid, about 4–5 minutes.

Add peppers & spinach

Add the diced red bell pepper and chopped spinach. Cook another 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and pepper softens but still has a little bite. Stir in the thinly sliced scallions and remove the pan from heat briefly.

Temper and add eggs

Return the pan to low–medium-low heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and let it melt. Pour the whisked eggs over the warmed vegetables. Wait 10–15 seconds for the edges to set.

Scramble gently

Using a silicone spatula, gently push the set edges toward the center while tilting the pan to let uncooked egg flow to the edges. Continue this gentle folding motion, forming large soft curds. Cook slowly — total time about 3–5 minutes — until eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy and creamy.

Add cheeses

When eggs are about 90% cooked, scatter the 2 tablespoons cubed cream cheese and 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar evenly over the eggs. Fold gently so the cheese melts into the curds but the scramble remains soft. Remove pan from heat as soon as cheese is melted and eggs are soft but not runny.

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle the minced fresh chives over the scramble.

Divide the scramble among 2 plates (serves 2). Serve immediately with 2 slices toast or a portion of breakfast potatoes per person and avocado slices if using.