We all know the difference between bad, good and great scrambled eggs. This article hold all the secrets to make the kind of scrambled eggs you can eat with nothing else, the kind of eggs you want a whole plate of. Simple, delicious scrambled eggs.
Whether you’re trying to eat light and healthy or feeding the whole family for breakfast knowing how to make the best scrambled eggs is important. Also, it’s easier than you may think! So many recipes over the last decade advise to add this, add that, do this, do that but the perfection of eggs comes from simplicity.
So, are you ready to learn how to make the best scrambled eggs? Lets get started!
1: Buy Quality Eggs
This is probably a very obvious tip but quality of the eggs make a huge difference. A quality egg will be deep yellow, large yolk. Lesser quality eggs will be have yolk that is pale in color and the yolk will be smaller. (Home grown chickens lay a noticeably better egg than anything available to buy in the grocery store but no need to fret, just buy a quality brand of cage free eggs.)
2: Do Not Add Anything
You heard me. No milk, no cream, no cheese, no pepper, no meat. The only things that should be mixed together is egg, salt & pepper. So many recipes swear by “add milk, makes it so fluffy.” You don’t need anything to make your eggs fluffy, just leave it out.
3: Beat the heck Outta Them
Eggs should be beaten to a smooth liquid for good consistency and even cooking. Break the eggs into a bowl, add salt & pepper then just whip it, whip it good.
4: Use a Non-Stick Pan
When the eggs get any kind of stuck to the bottom of the pan that is definitely not how to make the best scrambled eggs. Using a clean, smooth surfaced, non-stick pan is the best way to achieve no flaky edges or burned pieces of egg.
5: Use Butter
Butter is what makes these eggs. Recently I made scrambled eggs with a little olive oil…it is not the same. AT ALL. Use butter if you are trying to make the very best scrambled eggs. No need to use a whole tablespoon but use enough to put a thin coating on the bottom of the pan, you want those eggs to come up cleanly without sticking.
6: Heat Low…but Not Too Low
On a scale 1-10 heat the eggs on a 2 1/2.
Heat the eggs too low and they won’t pull together. They will also ruin the lovely little layer of butter on the bottom of the pan. Heat the eggs too high and they will brown and burn on the bottoms. Even if you can save them from burning they will cook too fast to develop their flavor and will be too hot causing them to dry out. (More on the drying out later)
7: Continuously Build Egg Mountain
Once the eggs look like they are starting to form a layer on the bottom use your WOODEN utensil to PULL each side of the bottom layer towards the middle. Continue to pull more eggs up and on top as thou you are trying to make egg mountain in your pan, then break up, then rebuild. Keep your eggs together. We are trying to keep moisture in the eggs.
8: Do Not Overcook
Seriously. This is very very important. The eggs should be cooked but moist. If there are spots of brown anywhere they are overcooked. You want the eggs to look fluffy with spots of shine.
Bonus Tip: Cover them for extra fluffiness
If ultimate fluff is what you need you can stick a lid over top of the eggs just before they are done and turn the heat down to minimum for a couple of mins. I usually do this if I’m making breakfast sandwiches and want a little extra fluff. While fluffy is nice I do not believe it helps flavor at all and to be honest this is not my favorite way, I feel leaving them in the pan increases the risk of burning.
9: Let Them Cool
Cooling another important step to take these from great to the best! Just like a good steak or Thanksgiving turkey; eggs need a min to rest. When they cool, the flavor of the salt and pepper really come out and add to the flavor of the eggs.
10: Enjoy!
Now that you have all the tips on how to make the best scrambled eggs it’s time to get cooking! My husband and I have always had eggs where people add milk, cheese, making scrambles with meat and veggies. Since learning the right way to make eggs we truly enjoy what I refer to as “Simple Scrambled Eggs” they are delish and I hope you enjoy.
If you make these please leave a comment!
