How to Make the Best-Ever Scrambled Eggs

Name: How to Make the Best-Ever Scrambled Eggs
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. unsalted butter or olive oil; 8 large eggs; Kosher salt and pepper

Master the steps of how to make the fluffiest scrambled eggs for breakfast.

By Becca Miller and Kate MerkerPublished: Jan 7, 2021

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

10 mins

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There's nothing better than a plate full of fluffy scrambled eggs — the best of our favorite easy breakfast ideas. Eggs are super nutritious, add a whole lot of protein to your diet and offer the perfect canvas for any mix-ins to boost your meal (eggs with cheese, anyone?). And while it seems like a super simple dish to make, mastering the technique of a great pan of scrambled eggs is key. With our recipe (all you need is two ingredients!) and really simple step by step instructions, you'll ace this dish to add to your brunch recipe arsenal.

You'll need a nonstick skillet and a rubber spatula to make a fluffy and creamy pan of this fan-favorite breakfast, and cooking things low and slow is the name of the game! The trick is to cook your eggs at a low temperature and continue to move the eggs around to create small curds. Whether you like 'em with cheese, with tender veggies mixed in or you're an egg purist, you're four steps away from the best breakfast ever.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp.
unsalted butter or olive oil
8
large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat butter (or oil) in a 10 to 12-in non-stick skillet on medium-low.
2. Step 2In a bowl, whisk together, eggs and ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Add eggs to skillet and cook, stirring often until eggs are beginning to set.
4. Step 4Once the eggs are nearly set, add desired toppings (think cheese, cooked veggies, herbs, tender greens like spinach or baby kale).