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By understanding and following our three main tips below, you will quickly become a scrambled eggs master. You’ll also find out how to make creamy scrambled eggs, what to do with leftovers, and what ingredients work best for mix-ins.
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How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
I would be willing to bet that everyone has made scrambled eggs before. And like myself, you probably have your own opinions as to what makes the best scrambled eggs recipe. This recipe is here to teach you how to make fluffy scrambled eggs—the kind that are pillowy, soft, buttery, and almost melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
The base ingredients are simple—eggs, water, and butter. From there, season with salt and pepper and a little fresh chives to finish. These scrambled eggs can be mixed with different cheeses, sauces, herbs, and spices and enjoyed with a side of bacon. They can also be served on toast or in breakfast burritos or tacos.
What to Add to Scrambled Eggs to Make Them Taste Even Better
This recipe is great on its own, but can also be used as a blank slate for adding so many other ingredients. Here are a few ideas of ways to make the best scrambled eggs recipe even better:
Cheese
- Try a creamy cheese that will melt well such as feta, goat cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or provolone.
- You can also add a second “seasoning” cheese like Parmesan or Gruyere that will give the scrambled eggs a salty finish.
- If you add shredded cheese, shred it from a brick so that it melts well.
Sauces
- Whisk any sauces that you add to the eggs prior to adding them to the pan.
- If you add sauce, you may need to decrease the amount of water that you add, depending on how watery the sauce is.
- Choose a strong flavored sauce so that you won’t have to add very much, such as soy sauce, Sriracha, or Tabasco sauce.
Meat
- Breakfast meats such as bacon and sausage are great in scrambled eggs.
- Seafoods like smoked salmon and crab are also great choices.
Veggies
- Veggies that don’t have to be precooked include chives, green onions, spinach, and red peppers.
- If you add mushrooms, be sure to cook them first because they release a lot of moisture that can make your eggs watery.
Key Ingredients
- Butter - butter helps ensure that the eggs don’t stick to the pan, but it also adds lots of flavor. If you want to make these dairy free, olive oil can be substituted.
- Eggs - obviously, the better the eggs the better the scrambled eggs! If you have access to farm fresh eggs, use them. If not, don’t worry because all kinds of eggs can be made into fluffy and delicious scrambled eggs.
- Water - whisking water into the eggs before cooking helps create super fluffy eggs by almost steaming them while they cook. If you like them a little creamier, you can also make scrambled eggs with milk or even heavy cream.
- Salt - add your salt to taste after the eggs have cooked.
- Pepper - don’t skimp on the pepper! Black pepper adds so much depth of flavor to scrambled eggs.
- Chives - freshly chopped chives are a delicious finishing touch to scrambled eggs. Thinly sliced green onions have a similar flavor and will also work.
How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs In a Pan
- Melt butter in a skillet. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and melt the butter
- Cook the eggs over medium low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently push the whisked eggs around the pan using a silicone spatula, making fluffy curds until no longer wet.
- Season. Remove from the heat and season with salt, pepper, and chives.
Recipe Tips
- Use the right size pan. You want to choose a pan where the eggs spread out to a thin but even thickness. If you try to cook only a few eggs in a huge pan, they will spread out too far and too thin which will likely cause them to overcook. Likewise, if you try and cook too many eggs in a small pan, they will be so thick it will take a very long time for them to cook.
- Whisk like crazy. The more you whisk eggs, the more air bubbles get trapped inside and the fluffier they will become. Whisk your eggs like crazy before adding them to the pan.
- Cook low and slow. The most important tip of all is to cook scrambled eggs low and slow. If you notice them cooking too quickly you can even lift the pan off of the heat for a moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the secrets to making the best fluffy scrambled eggs is to whisk them well with a little water and then cook them low and slow in a pan over medium heat. Pushing the eggs around the pan while it gently cooks will help to make sure they don’t overcook, creating soft and fluffy curds instead.
If you like your scrambled eggs creamy, you can add a bit more water or milk—up to 1 tablespoon per whole egg.
Yes! If you don’t finish all of your scrambled eggs, you shouldn’t just toss them. Leftover scrambled eggs can be added to breakfast burritos, breakfast pizzas, or simply reheated and eaten on toast or English muffins.
Don't throw out those leftover eggs! They are perfect for adding to a Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Burritos, a Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Tacos, or these Southwest Breakfast Tacos! Just store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and use as needed.
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoons Chives chopped
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter. While the butter is melting, crack the eggs into a bowl and add the water. Whisk well.
- Add the whisked eggs to the warm skillet. Let the eggs cook for a few seconds until they set on the bottom of the skillet, then use a spatula to gently push the eggs off the bottom of the skillet creating large fluffy curds. Continue gently stirring and folding the eggs over themselves until there is no longer liquid in the pan.
- Remove the eggs from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with chopped chives. Enjoy!
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This recipe will show you how to make perfect Scrambled Eggs that are soft, fluffy, and buttery. All you need are a few ingredients and about 5 minutes to make the most delicious fluffy scrambled eggs.
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