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    Home » Keto Breakfast Recipes » Soft Scrambled Eggs

    Soft Scrambled Eggs

    Last updated: Oct 28, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    Soft scrambled eggs are different because they are exceptionally creamy. The difference is in how you cook them - low and slow.

    And while they admittedly require some patience, the wonderfully creamy and flavorful result is well worth it.

    Soft scrambled eggs served on a white plate.

    This is one of those recipes that you immediately fall in love with. Once you try it, chances are you will never want to go back to dry overcooked eggs!

    Especially since it's not more difficult to make - it just takes a little longer. But these eggs are so amazing, their mouthfeel so wonderful, I think they are well worth it.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert tip
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing leftovers
    • Related recipes
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    Ingredients

    You'll only need three ingredients to make this tasty recipe. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    • Eggs: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, and I'm partial to free-range eggs with gorgeous dark yellow yolks.
    • Sea salt: You can also add a little freshly ground black pepper.
    • Butter: Salted or unsalted, it doesn't make much of a difference.
    The ingredients needed to make soft scrambled eggs.

    Instructions

    Making soft-scrambled eggs is really easy. There's a technique involved, of gently pushing the eggs back and forth in the skillet rather than vigorously stirring them. But it's not difficult to master. The detailed instructions are included in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps:

    • You start by whisking the eggs with salt until they are light and fluffy.
    • Next, melt some butter in a nonstick skillet. Use medium-low heat, you don't want to cook the eggs over high heat.
    • Add the eggs. Allow them to set briefly.
    • Then do your magic: push the eggs across the skillet, back and forth, until they form large, fluffy mounds and there's no more liquid in the skillet.
    A six-photo collage showing the steps for cooking soft-scrambled eggs.

    Expert tip

    The eggs will continue to cook after you remove them from the heat, and even after you remove them from the skillet onto a plate.

    So it's always a good idea to cook them a little less and allow them to finish cooking on the plate.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are soft scrambled eggs?

    They are unique in that they are exceptionally creamy. The difference is in how you cook them. Normally, eggs can be cooked quickly over high heat.

    In this recipe, you want to cook them slowly and patiently, over medium-low or even low heat. And you cook them just until they are barely set and not a second longer.

    When the eggs are ready, they still glisten. They are in no way dry or overcooked.

    What if I like my eggs well-cooked?

    Even if you don't like your eggs shiny and glistening and prefer them dryer, it's still a good idea to use the same technique.

    Cook them low and slow, pushing them back and forth on the skillet until they are fluffy and creamy. Simply cook them a bit longer than specified here, until you can see they are almost dry.

    If you like your eggs well-cooked, microwaved eggs are another good option for you.

    How can I make the eggs more flavorful?

    Unless well-seasoned, scrambled eggs do tend to have a very mild flavor (perhaps even bland).

    To make them more flavorful, I like to cook them in a full tablespoon of unsalted butter and I also add quite a bit of salt - ½ teaspoon of sea salt for 4 large eggs.

    Another way to add flavor is to add dry-grated parmesan cheese. Try adding 2 tablespoons and reduce the salt to ¼ teaspoon.

    Variations

    The best way to vary this recipe is to add spices and herbs to the eggs. Good options include a pinch of red pepper flakes, dried thyme, or garlic powder.

    You can also use different cooking fats in lieu of butter, such as bacon fat, ghee, or olive oil.

    Serving suggestions

    These eggs are excellent just as they are on a plate, maybe with homemade sausage patties or with a side of bacon (have you tried baking bacon in the oven? How about microwave bacon?).

    You can sprinkle them with some grated Parmesan after you plate them. I often serve them on toasted low-carb English muffins (as shown in the pictures and video) or on 90-second bread.

    Storing leftovers

    Generally speaking, you can keep cooked eggs in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Then reheat them gently in the microwave, covered, on 50% power.

    However, soft scrambled eggs are slightly undercooked. So to be on the safe side, I wouldn't keep them for longer than one or two days.

    Soft-scrambled eggs served on a white plate.

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    Soft Scrambled Eggs
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    Soft-Scrambled Eggs

    Soft scrambled eggs are different because they are exceptionally creamy. The difference is in how you cook them: low and slow.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: French
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 195kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw

    INGREDIENTS

    • 4 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon butter

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt until light and fluffy. 
    • Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and swirl to coat. When the foam subsides, pour the eggs into the skillet. 
    • Allow the eggs to cook briefly until the edges begin to set. This will be a matter of seconds.
    • With a rubber spatula, start pushing the eggs gently across the skillet, back and forth. Push rather than stir to keep the curds large and fluffy. If the eggs are cooking too fast, lower the heat to low.
    • When there's no more liquid in the skillet and the eggs are just barely set and still moist and glistening, after about 2 minutes, divide them between two plates and serve. 

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    NOTES

    The eggs will continue to cook after you remove them from the heat, and even after you remove them from the skillet onto a plate. So it's a good idea to cook them a little less and allow them to finish cooking on the plate.
    The FDA recommends cooking eggs thoroughly.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 473mg
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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