Creamy Ricotta Spinach Scramble with Toasted Sourdough Recipe
This Ricotta Scramble recipe is a creamy and savory breakfast dish featuring fluffy eggs combined with whole-milk ricotta and nutritious spinach. Served with a slice of toasted sourdough and topped with Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any morning.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
To Serve
- 1 slice crusty sourdough bread, toasted
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for topping
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for sprinkling (optional)
- Prepare Spinach: Thaw the frozen chopped spinach completely and squeeze out any excess water to avoid sogginess in the scramble.
- Beat Eggs: In a bowl, crack the eggs, add a pinch of salt, and whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
- Heat Pan: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to warm but not smoke.
- Cook Eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet, cook gently, stirring occasionally to form soft curds, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Add Ricotta and Spinach: When eggs are partly set but still moist, fold in the ricotta and spinach to evenly distribute the creamy cheese and greens throughout the scramble.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking for another minute or until the ricotta is warmed through and eggs are cooked to your preferred consistency, but still moist.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over the toasted sourdough bread, topped with freshly grated Parmesan and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the thawed spinach completely to prevent watery eggs.
- Use whole-milk ricotta for a creamier scramble; low-fat versions may alter texture.
- Adjust salt according to your taste since Parmesan adds salty flavor.
- Crushed red pepper flakes add a spicy kick but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture as scrambled eggs can become dry if kept warm too long.
Keywords: Ricotta scramble, creamy scrambled eggs, spinach eggs, easy breakfast, vegetarian breakfast