How To Make The Best Scrambled Eggs
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Discover the trick to making the best scrambled eggs—quick, creamy, and surprisingly luxe.
In culinary school, I learned to make scrambled eggs the “low and slow” way over a double boiler—the same method used at fancy restaurants and luxury hotels. The eggs turn out unbelievably creamy and delicate, but it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.
At home, scrambled eggs are supposed to be quick and easy. I don’t know about you, but I’m not messing with a double boiler before coffee. Happily, there’s an easier way.
This trick isn’t mine (credit goes to Food52’s Genius Recipes column), but it’s a good one: just add a little cornstarch and milk to the eggs, and you get soft, delicate scrambled eggs that could rival a five-star brunch in a fraction of the time.
Scrambled eggs go with just about anything: oatmeal or buttered toast, bacon or sausage, and a bright strawberry and orange salad on the side.
“SO good and SO easy! All you need is a nonstick pan and a few ingredients. Wonderful as is, but sometimes I add a little diced ham and Monterey Jack.”
What You’ll Need To Make The Best Scrambled Eggs
- Large Eggs: The base of the recipe, of course. Six eggs is just right for 2 to 3 people.
- Milk + Cornstarch: A splash of milk and a little cornstarch is the trick for soft, creamy eggs without the fuss of a double boiler. Whole milk works best, but any kind will do in a pinch.
- Salt: Just ¼ teaspoon brings out the flavor.
- Butter: Used for cooking the eggs low and slow, giving them a rich, velvety texture.
- Herbs (optional): A pinch of dried dill adds a subtle herby note; chopped fresh chives give a mild onion flavor and a pop of color.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the milk and cornstarch. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk and cornstarch until completely smooth with no lumps.
Step 2: Add the eggs and seasoning. Whisk in the eggs, salt, and dill until well combined. Don’t skimp on the whisking—getting a little air into the mixture helps make the eggs fluffier.
Step 3: Start cooking the eggs. Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. (Medium heat is your friend here. Too hot and the eggs will cook too quickly and turn rubbery.) When it starts to bubble, pour in the egg mixture and let it set around the edges for about 30 seconds.
Step 4: Gently scramble. Use a rubber spatula to pull the set edges toward the center, letting the uncooked eggs flow to the sides. Let cook another 30 seconds, then repeat. Gently pushing the eggs from the edges lets them cook evenly and keeps the curds soft and tender.
Step 5: Finish and serve. Continue stirring gently until the eggs look soft and slightly undercooked, 60 to 90 seconds more. (They’ll finish cooking off the heat.) Sprinkle with chives and serve.
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How To Make The Best Scrambled Eggs
These scrambled eggs are easy enough for a weekday morning—but taste like they came from a fancy brunch spot.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 6 eggs
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the milk and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Whisk until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and no lumps remain. Add the eggs, salt, and dill (if using) and whisk until evenly combined.
- In a medium nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add the egg mixture. Let it set around the edges, about 30 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, pull the edges inward, letting the runny eggs spill toward the edges of the pan. Let cook 30 seconds more, then pull the set edges to the center again. Continue cooking, stirring in the same manner, until the eggs look soft and slightly undercooked, 60 to 90 seconds more (they will continue to cook, so best not to wait until they are fully cooked to take them off the heat). Remove from the heat and transfer the eggs to a platter. Sprinkle the chives over the top (if using) and serve.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (3 servings)
- Calories: 207
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Sodium: 262 mg
- Cholesterol: 342 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Is Badia Dill Weed the same as dried dill?
Yep!
Delicious! These are excellent and easy. They were light and fluffy, the way scrambled eggs should taste. I’ve always fumbled my way through making scrambled eggs and sadly, they taste like I’ve fumbled my way through. 🙂 I’m never going back to my old ways. Thank you Jenn!
Wow, these were incredibly fluffy and super yummy. You always have the best recipes that really are game changers. I will never worry about bad scrambled eggs again. Thanks much
Can I use plant based milk vs dairy?
Sure!