5 from 30 votes
Perfect Scrambled Eggs (1 minute scrambled eggs)
Perfect Scrambled Eggs use eggs blended with cornstarch and milk to achieve a fluffy, creamy texture when quickly cooked over medium heat. The method calls for careful stirring to break curds gently and prevent overcooking. Optional additions like black pepper and chopped chives add mild seasoning and a fresh herbal note, making these eggs a smooth, tender choice for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
3 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
To serve
- black pepper optional, cracked
- chives optional, chopped
Instructions
- Place an 8 inch non-stick pan on the stove, and turn up the heat to medium to medium-high.
- Add the cornstarch and milk into a big bowl or jug. Whisk to dissolve the cornstarch in the milk.
- Crack the eggs into the milk and add the salt. Blend the egg mixture with a stick blender. OR whisk it really well with a whisk or fork.
- If you whisked with a whisk or fork, pass the eggs through a sieve to remove any lumps (this is an optional step, but it helps to make the eggs fluffier and creamier).
- When the cooking pan is hot, add the butter to the pan and swirl to coat the pan.
- Immediately add the eggs into the pan (before or as soon as the butter has melted - don't let the butter cook too long and turn brown - see recipe notes).
- Using a spatula, immediately start to stir the eggs from the outside in. Stir slowly, but continuously, to break the egg curds that are forming in the pan. If you feel the eggs are cooking too fast, remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir and mix the eggs. The eggs should be done in 1 minute.
- Remove the eggs from the pan while the eggs are still a little wetter than the consistency you prefer. This is because the eggs will continue to cook for a bit longer in residual heat.
- Divide the eggs into two portions and sprinkle with either black pepper, chives, or both. Serve with buttered toast.
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Notes
- Maintain medium heat and stir continuously to prevent the eggs from overcooking.
- Passing eggs through a sieve before cooking can improve their fluffiness and creaminess.
- Avoid browning the butter excessively to keep eggs visually bright, though slight browning adds nutty flavor.
- Instant ClearJel is an alternative thickener that doesn't require heating activation, if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
351mg
(117%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
141mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 351mg | 117% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.