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How to Make Scrambled Eggs
This method for making scrambled eggs uses whisked eggs combined with heavy cream, salt, and pepper, then gently cooked in butter. The result is creamy, soft eggs with a tender texture. A finishing touch of fresh chives adds a mild onion flavor and subtle color. This approach yields scrambled eggs that are rich without being dry or rubbery.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Breakfast
Ingredients
- 8 egg large
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add eggs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they just begin to set. Continue cooking until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
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