Scrambled Eggs (How to Make Them…Perfectly!)

How to make scrambled eggs… perfect! This recipe makes soft, velvety egg folds that will have everyone saying “wow.”

These are your favorite egg sperts here at A Couple Cooks (sorry we had to!) with a life-changing breakfast technique. Yes, your morning game will never be the same again. Here are our secrets about how it goes better scrambled eggs! Many home cooks screw up the stirring technique. Cook them too hard and they’ll turn into a rubbery, tasteless mess. Here we show you our tried and tested technique of scraping the eggs into soft, velvety folds. Every time we serve them we hear a chorus of wows. (Even from our 3 year old! Truth.) Ready to go?

Ingredients and equipment for the better scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs are easy, but also easy to mess up. Here are our tips on what to bring with you:

• eggs: Buy cage-free and organic when possible, buy locally when possible for the best taste. The cooler it is, the better it is here.
• Non-stick or cast iron pan: The best pan for boiling eggs? Non-stick coating is a great surface for stirring, followed by a seasoned cast iron skillet.
• Spatula: The best spatula? Try a nylon spatula for a nonstick skillet, or a fish spatula for a cast iron skillet.
• Butter or neutral oil: There is a debate in the food community about the best fat for cooking eggs. Butter is our choice because it offers the tastiest flavor. Would you like to avoid dairy products? Use a neutral oil (olive oil can give a bitter taste).

How to make scrambled eggs

Do you have the goods in hand? Great, because here are the keys for the kitchen part! Here’s how to prepare eggs you’ll want to cook over and over again:

• Whisk eggs. Use the serving of two per person. Now season with salt and pepper!
• Melt butter over medium heat. Here’s the trick: don’t get the heat too high! They need medium doneness so you don’t overcook them (or medium if your burner is hot).
• Scratch in soft creases, about 1 to 2 minutes. Don’t touch your balls too much or you’ll get tiny pieces! Gently scrape them into soft folds, stirring only occasionally.
• Add the cheese before it sets. Add grated cheese to melt in the last few seconds (optional). Everything works fast so keep an eye on it!

Most importantly, don’t overcook your eggs! You want to pull them when they are just starting to bet. Continue and they will become chewy and inedible. (Trust us.)

PS Did you know you can freeze eggs and scramble them later? Here’s a weird but wonderful cooking trick.

Additions to this scrambled egg recipe

There are many adders that make scrambled eggs from good Wow. We like to add some cheese to bring out the flavors: but you don’t need much! Here are some ideas for adders:

• Milk: Add just 1 tablespoon of milk and you have the best fluffy scrambled eggs.
• Cheddar or Parmesan Cheese: A seasoned cheese like aged cheddar or parmesan adds great flavor: or use a combination of both.
• Soft Goat Cheese: Soft goat’s cheese (chevre) makes heavenly fluffy scrambled eggs; go to this recipe.
• Feta cheese: Garnishing with crumbled feta adds a salty and tangy touch.
• Fresh herbs: Try thinly sliced ​​chives or chopped oregano or thyme.
• Hot sauce: do you like spices Drizzle with hot sauce.
• Salsa: Add a little salsa or pico de gallo.
• Vegetables: Add bell peppers, onions, and spinach, as in this vegetarian breakfast scramble.

Make it a meal

What to serve with this scrambled egg recipe? Contrary to what you might think, you can make scrambled eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (We have, and will continue to have, at every meal.) Here are some serving suggestions:

How do you like to eat your scrambled eggs? Let us know in the comments below!

More ways to cook them

Do you want to cook eggs whole? Here are some basic methods of cooking eggs:

This perfect scrambled egg recipe is…

Vegetarian, dairy free (with oil) and gluten free.