The Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe
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The Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Description
The Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe combines large eggs beaten with milk and salt, cooked low and slow in butter to create creamy, soft curds. The slow cooking over medium-low heat allows the eggs to set gradually, pulling the cooked portions inward while letting liquid egg settle underneath. Garnishing with finely chopped chives adds mild onion notes, while freshly ground black pepper provides subtle heat and aroma. The method focuses on gentle folding rather than constant stirring to maintain a tender texture.
Scrambled eggs prepared this way can be served on their own as a breakfast staple or alongside toast, bacon, or fresh vegetables to complement the mild flavor. The balance of the creamy texture with light seasoning allows them to pair well with many breakfast sides or be enhanced by additional toppings like cheese or herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- 2 Tbsp milk any kind
- 1/8 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 tsp chives finely chopped for garnish, optional
- black pepper to serve, optional, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add eggs, milk, and salt, and beat together with a fork until eggs are very well blended.
- Place a large non-stick skillet over medium/low heat. Melt in butter. Once butter is foaming, add well-beaten eggs. Let eggs sit for a moment until you see them starting to cook at the edges and bottom.
- Use a silicone spatula to pull the cooked eggs toward the middle, letting the liquid eggs take the place of the cooked eggs and working around the skillet as you go.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 1g | |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 343mg | 114% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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