Scrambled Eggs with Lox and Cream Cheese

12 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons butter

8 ounce pkg well chilled cream cheese -- cut into 1/2" cubes

6 ounces thinly sliced Nova Scotia smoked salmon -- or lox

-- cut into 1/2" pieces Chopped fresh chives -- optional

Whisk eggs, salt and pepper in large bowl to blend.

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add eggs. Using wooden spoon, stir until eggs are almost set, about 5 minutes.

Gently fold in cream cheese and salmon and stir just until eggs are set, about 1 minute.

Transfer eggs to platter. Sprinkle with chives, if desired, and serve.