RANCH HAM & CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS

This Ham and cheese scrambled egg recipe has a not-so secret ingredient – Ranch dressing! Trust me on this, it yields the BEST fluffy and flavorful eggs!

We go through at least a few dozen eggs each week at our house, which comes with the territory of having a large family! Even though they’re more expensive than they were a year ago, they’re still a cost effective source of good protein that fills up my kids.

I’ve made this recipe so many times that I’ve personally lost count and thanks to the “secret” ingredient in the mixture, these eggs turn out fabulous and flavorful every time. These fluffy eggs are perfect for breakfast or brunch so grab some waffles or biscuits and sit down for a wonderful meal.

Ranch Dressing in scrambled eggs

My not-so-secret ingredient is prepared Ranch dressing! I know, it’s a little unique, but trust me on this one. You don’t need much and it adds flavor and contributes to the texture. You can use your favorite Ranch, I’m a bit of a Ranch snob and love getting mine in a big bottle in the refrigerated section at Costco. Mmmm. Try it; I hope you like it!

Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs Ingredients

Eggs: We will need to use 6-7 medium-sized eggs to have enough to share. I like to use 7 eggs whenever I make this recipe.

Ham: Adding in 1/2 cup of diced ham is a great way to use up leftover ham after the holidays. You can also buy ham pre-diced from the grocery store to cut down on effort.

Water: We want to use 1 tablespoon of water to help make the eggs nice and fluffy, but you could use milk if preferred.

Ranch: Adding 1 heaping teaspoon of Ranch dressing into the eggs helps both the flavor & the texture. It sounds odd, but it’s my secret ingredient!

Cheese: I like to use 1/2 cup of Cheddar Jack cheese for the ultimate flavor combination. You can also use Pepper Jack instead for an added kick!

Salt and Pepper: Added to taste is the addition of salt and pepper which will help to make this dish truly befitting of your tastebuds.

Chives: Also added to the taste are the addition of green chives. You can use fresh or dried but they’ll add a little flavor and color to every plate.

How to Make Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs

 

Can scrambled eggs be refrigerated?

If you don’t finish all of the scrambled eggs while they are nice and warm you can let them cool and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for later. They can last up to 3-5 days this way but they will taste best if eaten sooner rather than later.

Can scrambled eggs be reheated?

Yes, you can reheat your scrambled eggs in the microwave on a plate or in a lid-topped skillet over medium heat. To help avoid the eggs from drying out, adding in a little olive oil or butter can help to maintain the moisture content.

What Can I add Instead of Ranch?

If you’d rather not add already made Ranch dressing, you can add 1/2 tsp dry ranch mix and 2 TBSP milk or cream to the beaten eggs. Instead of cream you can add sour cream or Greek Yogurt.

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Ham and cheese scrambled egg recipe are a great addition to breakfast! The “secret ingredient” in these scrambled eggs with ham and cheese yields the BEST fluffy and flavorful eggs.