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A plate of soft scrambled eggs topped with crème fraiche and chives.
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Soft Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Learn how to make soft scrambled eggs with a soft, creamy consistency and rich, savory flavor thanks to my failproof method and a secret ingredient!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make soft scrambled eggs, soft scrambled eggs, softly scrambled eggs
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

  • 1 Small Nonstick Skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg*
  • 2 tablespoon butter cubed and divided
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoon powdered chicken bouillon
  • chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Crack the eggs into a cold nonstick pan. Add the cubed butter.
    3 large egg*, 2 tablespoon butter
  • Turn the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook, stirring with the pan 30 seconds on the heat and 30 seconds off the heat, scraping the edges of the pan, about three to four minutes.
  • After the eggs are 80% done, remove the skillet from the heat and season with salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon powder.
    kosher salt to taste, black pepper to taste, 1-2 tablespoon powdered chicken bouillon
  • Add the remaining butter, and fold it into the eggs until a soft, custardy texture is achieved.
  • Transfer to a plate, and top with fresh chives to serve.
    chives

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Notes

*Use fresh eggs for the best results. To test your eggs’ freshness, place them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs sink, and older eggs float. 
For an even richer flavor and creamier texture, try folding crème fraiche into the eggs just before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 618mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 214mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1510IU | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg