Description
French-Style Scrambled Eggs are luxurious scrambled eggs with a velvety, creamy texture, slow-cooked with butter and cream for a rich, indulgent breakfast.
Ingredients
8 eggs
4 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons minced fresh chives and/or parsley
Instructions
- Whisk the Eggs: In a bowl, combine the eggs and cream. Whisk until fully combined with no visible whites.
- Melt Butter in the Skillet: In a non-stick skillet over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until foamy but not browned.
- Cook the Eggs: Pour in the eggs and stir continuously with a flexible spatula, scraping the bottom and edges of the pan. Continue stirring until the eggs begin to thicken and form small, soft curds. This should take about 10 minutes, and the eggs should remain creamy and not dry out. Remove from heat when the eggs have reached your desired level of creaminess.
- Finish with Butter: Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into small cubes and stir gently into the eggs until fully melted and incorporated.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Garnish with minced chives and/or parsley for a fresh, herby flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: French-style scrambled eggs are best enjoyed immediately after cooking. They don’t store well because the creamy texture can be lost when reheated.
Reheating: If you must store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a little butter or cream, stirring constantly to prevent them from drying out.
Herb Variations: You can also use tarragon, thyme, or dill for a different flavor profile.
Cheese: Stir in some grated cheese, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, or goat cheese, for added richness.
Veggie Add-ins: Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or tomatoes just before removing the eggs from the heat for a heartier scramble.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
