Description
These soft, creamy scrambled eggs are the ultimate comfort food. Cooked low and slow with butter and a splash of cream, they’re velvety, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
- Large Eggs: 4 eggs – the base of this comforting dish, rich in protein and flavor.
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons – melts slowly and enriches the eggs while preventing sticking.
- Whole Milk or Cream: 1 tablespoon – adds a velvety finish and softens the texture.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – enhances the natural flavors without overpowering.
- Black Pepper: A pinch – gives a gentle contrast and slight warmth.
- Chives (optional): Finely chopped – adds a fresh, oniony bite at the end.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your nonstick skillet over low heat and let it gently warm up while you prep the ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the salt and whisk vigorously until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add half the butter to the warm skillet. Let it melt slowly without sizzling or browning.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet. Let them sit untouched for a few seconds, then begin stirring gently with your spatula.
- Cook to Perfection: Continue stirring slowly in figure-eights, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan. Add the remaining butter in small pieces as the eggs begin to thicken.
- Finishing Touches: Once the eggs look softly set but still glossy, remove from heat. Stir in the milk or cream and a grind of fresh pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer immediately to warm plates. Sprinkle with chives if using, and serve with toast or roasted tomatoes.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a more even cook.
- Don’t walk away from the stove—these eggs need constant attention.
- Serve on pre-warmed plates to keep the eggs hot and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg