These indulgent eggs are layered with a blanket of sharp white cheddar and topped with earthy, crispy mushrooms alongside velvety creamed greens that carry a subtle red jalapeño heat.

Featured Standouts

Onion

Onions offer a foundational savory depth that mellows beautifully as they cook down with the greens. By allowing them to sauté slowly, their natural sugars caramelize, providing a subtle sweetness that balances the saltier elements of the mushrooms and eggs.

Red Jalapeño

Red Jalapeño adds a vibrant pop of color and a mild, gentle heat that cuts through the creaminess of the dish. 

Mixed Greens

Mixed Greens bring an earthy freshness and slight contrasting texture. When wilted into the heavy cream and butter, they provide a nutrient-dense contrast to the rich eggs, ensuring every bite is as rich as the last.

White Cheddar

White Cheddar delivers a sharp, tangy contrast that melts into the warm eggs and greens for a perfect savory finish. Its high meltability ensures a smooth, velvety texture, while its aged sharpness provides a robust flavor profile that ties the entire breakfast together.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE BEST CREAMED GREENS AND WHITE CHEDDAR EGGS

Perfecting the mushrooms

To achieve the best results with your mushrooms, sauté them in a pan with butter for an extended period. This allows them to develop a deep, savory crust and a concentrated flavor that provides a crispy, earthy contrast to the soft eggs.

Fluffy eggs

Whisk your eggs with vigor until they become truly frothy and aerated. This essential step incorporates air into the mixture, which is the secret to achieving the fluffiest and most voluminous texture possible once they hit the pan.

To keep the eggs from sticking

Maintain the heat at a medium-low setting throughout the cooking process. Cooking the eggs slowly prevents unwanted browning and ensures the proteins stay delicate, keeping the omelet soft, tender, and creamy.

Inclusive Adaptions

Dairy-free alternatives

For a dairy free version replace the heavy cream with a full fat coconut milk or oat based cream alternative and swap the butter for a plant based butter substitute.

Low-sodium options

For individuals with low sodium requirements omit the added salt and rely on the natural flavors of the onion and jalapeño to season the dish.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

Large nonstick skillet

Small whisk

Mixing bowl

Spatula

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Orzo Carbonara Egg Cups

ABOBO GRILLED FAJITAS & PEPPERS

CAST IRON RIBEYE + BLUE CHEESE BUTTER

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TRES LECHES MINI PANCAKE PARFAIT

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Recipe

Marissa Bolden

Creamed Greens and White Cheddar Eggs

These indulgent eggs are layered with a blanket of sharp white cheddar and topped with earthy, crispy mushrooms alongside velvety creamed greens that carry a subtle red jalapeño heat.

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Servings: 2

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 Eggs
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 6 Mushrooms sliced
• 2 oz White Cheddar cheese crumbled
• 1 Jalapeno for garnish
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 ounces mixed greens
• 1/4 cup onions sliced
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

• Large nonstick skillet
• Small whisk
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Prepare the Mushrooms: Warm 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over a medium flame. Sauté the mushroom slices for approximately 4 minutes per side until they reach a deep brown color. Incorporate the salt and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, stir briefly, and then set the mushrooms aside.
2. Cream the Greens: Add more butter to the pan and sauté the onions for about 10 minutes until they develop color. Stir in the heavy cream and mixed greens. Promptly take the skillet off the heat, stirring until the greens are wilted into the cream and onion mixture. Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the eggs. Whisk the eggs thoroughly and add butter to a non-stick pan. Pour in the eggs, swirling them to cover the pan surface. Once the eggs are mostly set, season with salt and pepper, then flip.
4. Assemble and Serve: Transfer the eggs to a plate. Garnish with the prepared creamed greens, the browned mushrooms, crumbled white cheddar, and fresh jalapeno slices.

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