Ingredients
12 eggs, beaten
4 ounces garlic and herb cheese, such as Boursin or Alouette brands or cream cheese, cut or crumbled into small pieces
3 tablespoons chives, chopped (about 12 blades)
Salt and black pepper
A few drops hot sauce
2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
4 plum or Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
Smoked salmon, sliced ham or salami, chopped (optional additions for the eggs)
Toast:
8 slices white, whole wheat, soft sliced Italian or whole grain bread, toasted
2 large cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
4 tablespoons softened salted butter
Directions
Whisk eggs with cheese and chives and season with salt and pepper and a few drops hot sauce. Pre-heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter or EVOO to the pan. Heat butter or EVOO, then add eggs. Add the optional meats, if desired. Scramble to desired consistency and serve with a sliced plum tomato per person, seasoned with salt and pepper, alongside the eggs. For the toast, rub hot toast with cracked garlic, then butter as usual. Pass garlic toast at the table.