How to Make Scrambled Eggs

Name: How to Make Scrambled Eggs
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons whole milk; shredded or crumbled cheese; salt and pepper; butter

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
147 kcal
Course
Main Course, Breakfast
Cuisine
American

How to Make Scrambled Eggs

Iris Warren

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Making moist, fluffy scrambled eggs is easy! Cook your eggs evenly and get great results every time with a few simple tips.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk, half and half, heavy cream, or water
shredded or crumbled cheese (optional)
salt and pepper (I prefer sea salt and freshly ground black pepper)
butter (alternate oils include olive oil, ghee, avocado oil, or nonstick oil spray)

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Instructions

If you plan on adding cheese to your eggs, make sure that the cheese is shredded/prepared and set aside so you can add it to the non-stick skillet quickly. Place your skillet on the stovetop and turn on the heat. I leave the heat somewhere between medium low and medium, so it warms up but doesn't get too hot.
Meanwhile, prepare your eggs. Break them into a bowl with a tablespoon of milk, half and half, or water (I prefer half and half or milk). Add some salt and pepper - I typically add about 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt and a few turns of black pepper. You might use more or less according to taste. If you're dairy intolerant or don't like the taste of milk, feel free to use water - but don't skip adding a little liquid, as it helps to add fluffiness to the scramble. I personally love the way creamy half and half enhances the flavor of the eggs.
Use a fork or whisk to beat the eggs briskly for 30-60 seconds, making sure the eggs are fully broken up and mixed well with the milk and the seasonings. Use a little elbow grease here, the more you whip it the better.
Lightly grease your hot skillet, coating the surface with a thin layer of oil or butter. I typically use butter, but only if the skillet isn't very hot - butter has a low smoke point, which means it burns easily. If the skillet has heated up a lot, try using ghee, avocado oil, or something with a higher smoke point. If using nonstick spray oil, use caution and keep it away from any open gas flames.Pour the eggs into the skillet. Keep the heat on medium/medium low, you don't want to rush it here-- if the skillet is too hot the eggs will cook too quickly and become rubbery. Once you pour the eggs in they will begin to cook immediately. Using a spatula (I use a wooden or silicone spatula so I won't damage my pan's nonstick coating), begin pulling the cooked outer edges in towards the center of the eggs. Uncooked eggs will flood the area you just pulled back. If you are adding cheese, now is the time to sprinkle it into the skillet. This will allow ample time for the cheese to melt and integrate into the eggs.
Move the spatula around the edge of the skillet, pulling the cooked edges towards the center and re-flooding repeatedly. Cooked scrambled eggs will gather in the center of the skillet.
At a certain point, the uncooked eggs will no longer flood and the scramble will all collect in the center of the skillet, but it will still be slightly runny in texture. Begin breaking up the scramble; quickly turn undercooked areas and keep the scramble moving to make sure that all surfaces cook evenly. Never leave a surface in contact too long with the skillet or it will become overcooked.
Turn off the heat when the eggs are about 90% cooked. When the eggs are done, serve immediately. Perfectly cooked scrambled eggs are moist but not runny, with no crisp or brown edges. This technique may take a bit of practice, but it is quite simple. With time you too will be making and serving moist, fluffy scrambled eggs!

Notes

You will also need: Bowl, fork or whisk, medium nonstick skillet
This recipe makes 2 servings, 2 eggs each (4 total), in a medium-sized nonstick skillet. In my experience 4 eggs tends to be the easiest to deal with in a standard medium-sized skillet and scrambles the most evenly. For a small skillet, try 2 eggs at a time. If you have a very large skillet (over 11"), try 6 at a time. Always use a skillet with a nonstick coating or a well-seasoned cast iron pan for best results.
This recipe makes 2 servings, 2 eggs each (4 total), in a medium-sized nonstick skillet. In my experience 4 eggs tends to be the easiest to deal with in a standard medium-sized skillet and scrambles the most evenly. For a small skillet, try 2 eggs at a time. If you have a very large skillet (over 11"), try 6 at a time. Always use a skillet with a nonstick coating or a well-seasoned cast iron pan for best results.
If adding cheese, a good ballpark amount to use is about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese per egg.
If adding cheese, a good ballpark amount to use is about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese per egg.
Let's talk for a moment about egg quality. You can scramble any eggs and come out with a decent scramble, but if you want to take things to another level, make sure the chickens that laid your eggs were pasture-raised and given plenty of room to roam and forage. Pasture-raised eggs tend to be tastier with more nutritious, bright yellow yolks. Try checking out your local farmer's market, health food store or even a neighbor with chickens to see if you can score a deal on farm-fresh eggs.
Let's talk for a moment about egg quality. You can scramble any eggs and come out with a decent scramble, but if you want to take things to another level, make sure the chickens that laid your eggs were pasture-raised and given plenty of room to roam and forage. Pasture-raised eggs tend to be tastier with more nutritious, bright yellow yolks. Try checking out your local farmer's market, health food store or even a neighbor with chickens to see if you can score a deal on farm-fresh eggs.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 372mg (124%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Vitamin A 540IU (11%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	147kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	372mg	124%
Sodium	145mg	6%
Potassium	138mg	3%
Vitamin A	540IU	11%
Calcium	64mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	9%