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Julia Child’s Easy Scrambled Eggs for Kids

Scrambled eggs in French are creamy soft curds that just hold their shape from fork to mouth. Their preparation is entirely a matter of stirring the eggs over gentle heat until they slowly thicken as a mass into a custard. No liquid or liquid-producing ingredients such as tomatoes should be beaten into them before cooking, as this is liable to turn them watery.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs or 7 large eggs plus 2 yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) softened butter
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons additional softened butter or whipping cream to enrich the eggs
  • fresh parsley sprigs to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl, season with the salt and pepper, and beat with a fork or wire whisk until blended, 20 to 30 seconds.
  2. Smear the bottom and sides of a heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet with the butter. Pour in the whipped eggs and set over moderately low heat. Stir slowly and continuously with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, reaching all over the bottom of the pan. (Nothing will seem to happen for 2 to 5 minutes as the eggs gradually heat. Then, suddenly, they will begin to thicken into a custard.)
  3. Stir rapidly, moving pan on and off the heat, until the eggs have almost thickened to a soft, creamy consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, as they will continue to thicken slightly.
  4. Just as soon as they are of the right consistency, stir in the butter or cream, which will stop the cooking. Season to taste, turn out onto a warm platter, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 395mg (132%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 395mg 132%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.