Description
Buttery Soft Breakfast Scrambled Eggs are a breakfast classic, featuring rich, creamy eggs slowly cooked in butter for extra decadence. Served atop crisp toast and finished with fresh chives, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an elegant, satisfying start to your morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 3 large eggs
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
To Season & Serve
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
- 1–2 slices of toasted bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the Eggs: Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk thoroughly until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Heat the Butter: Place a non-stick skillet over low heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt slowly, letting it gently foam but not brown.
- Cook the Eggs: Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Let them sit undisturbed for 10–15 seconds until the very edges just begin to set.
- Form Soft Curds: Using a rubber spatula, slowly stir and fold the eggs from the edges toward the center of the pan, allowing soft curds to form while keeping the heat low.
- Finish Cooking: Continue gently stirring and folding for 2–3 minutes, until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy and soft. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking, as the residual heat will continue to cook the eggs slightly.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Spoon the eggs over warm toasted bread if desired, and garnish with chopped fresh chives. Serve right away for the best texture.
Notes
- Use the lowest heat possible to achieve creamy, custardy eggs—patience is key!
- If you prefer firmer eggs, cook them slightly longer until just set.
- Try swapping chives for fresh herbs like parsley or dill for variety.
- Serve immediately, as the eggs continue to firm up off the heat.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (with toast)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 330mg