Do you need simple instructions for how to make scrambled eggs? Perfect scrambled eggs are pillowy, gently cooked and fluffy. Scrambled eggs should be a creamy, yet firm. In 3 easy to follow steps, this how to make scrambled eggs page will show you how to make perfect scrambled eggs.
Scrambled Eggs are a popular addition to any breakfast. Scrambling refers to a cooking method where eggs are whipped or mixed thoroughly in order to mix both the yolk and the white of the egg together. Scrambled eggs are considered to be one of the quickest and tastiest ways of cooking eggs, especially when compared to other methods such as poaching or hard boiling. Many people use a skillet, but a fluffier egg can be achieved with use of a medium saucepan as opposed to a skillet.
In the simplest form, to scramble an egg, one must:
- Crack an egg and empty the contents into a bowl
- Use a fork to mix the eggs thoroughly.
- Warm a sauce pan to medium heat and poor the beaten eggs into the pan.
- Stir the eggs slowly in the pan until they start to brown slightly.
Scrambled eggs can be a great breakfast or brunch dish. They require ingredients that are usually already in your refrigerator, they're simple to make, and they are quick to cook. Perfect scrambled eggs are light and fluffy, but not dried out. They are ideally eaten immediately after scrambling, so make sure that any other breakfast items such as bacon and toast are ready before making scrambled eggs.
How to Make Scrambled Eggs Videos
Learn how to make soft scrambled eggs with the help of Mahalo and Tristan! This tasty version of scrambled eggs is perfect for breakfast or on top of bruschetta. Enjoy!
What You Need to Make Scrambled Eggs
Lay out all the ingredients needed before beginning the eggs, they will cook quickly. It is easy to double or even triple the recipe below, depending on how many people you're serving and how hungry they are. In this recipe margarine is not a good substitute for butter.
To serve two people, you'll need:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 eggs, Large
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives (optional)
- Small bowl
- Wire whisk
- Saucepan, medium
- Rubber spatula
How to Make Scrambled Eggs
- Break the eggs into a small bowl, do not add salt before cooking, seasonings should be added toward the end of the cooking time.
- Whisk the eggs together with no other ingredients
- Add the eggs and the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- Stir constantly with the rubber spatula, breaking up clumps as they form.
- The eggs will be done when they are cooked through, remove them from the source of heat while still glossy.
- Continue to stir in the saucepan, until the eggs are the desired consistency. At this point you may add salt and pepper. If desired add chives.
Scrambled Eggs Variations
- Add milk or cream for richer scrambled eggs.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of grated onion to the melted butter, and saute for a minute before adding the eggs.
- Substitute bacon fat for the butter for a different taste.
Microwave Scrambled Egg
Scrambled eggs can be made quickly in the microwave, if you need them in a hurry. Beat the eggs in a microwave safe bowl using a fork or a whisk. Add milk and salt before cooking, if desired, and stir the eggs well. (The chef on the video also adds garlic pepper).
Gordon Ramsey on Scrambled Eggs
In this YouTube video, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay demonstrates how to cook his version of the perfect breakfast featuring scrambled eggs. His version results in a fluffy scrambled egg. He uses a saucepan rather than a skillet. On his show, Kitchen Nightmares, Ramsay often assigns the basic task of cooking scrambled eggs to evaluate the skills of a potential chef.
