Bulgarian fried and scrambled eggs

Bulgarian fried and scrambled eggs

Appetizers

Two Bulgarian ways to cook eggs: fried with paprika and pepper, or scrambled with yogurt and a spicy seasoning, served on wholemeal bread.

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At a glance: serves 2 people, 15 min total (5 min prep and 10 min cook time), difficulty: easy, about $1.11 per person, 276 kcal per serving.

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The omelette is a classic dish that can be transformed into a variety of meals depending on the ingredients added. This version, with herbs, is light and flavorful, making it ideal for a morning meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories276 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$2.22 $1.11 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 16, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 people

fried eggs

  • $0.13
  • $0.80
  • $0.14

Scrambled eggs with cream cheese

  • $0.80
  • $0.22
  • $0.13

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

fried eggs

  1. Pour commencer, add the fat to a hot frying pan.
  2. Separate the eggs, keeping the yolks intact, and cook until the whites are firm and no longer translucent.
  3. Remove the eggs with a spatula and season with salt, paprika, and pepper. ≈ 2 min

Scrambled eggs with cream cheese

  1. Heat a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Combine the eggs and ricotta in a bowl, then pour into the frying pan.
  3. Season with the spicy seasoning and stir until the eggs are cooked through. ≈ 4 min
  4. Serve with or on wholemeal bread. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Bulgarian fried and scrambled eggs

  • 2 tablespoons of oil or fat$0.13
  • 2 or 3 eggs$0.80
  • salt, paprika, and black pepper$0.14
  • 2 eggs$0.80
  • 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese$0.22
  • 1 teaspoon of hot chili pepper or another spicy seasoning$0.13

Total$2.22

that's $1.11 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories276 kcal
Fat24.1 g
Saturated fat4.6 g
Carbohydrates0.8 g
Sugars0.7 g
Fiber0 g
Protein13.9 g
Salt0.32 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of oil or fat
  • 2 or 3 eggs
  • salt, paprika, and black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of hot chili pepper or another spicy seasoning
  • Wholemeal bread, ready to serve

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