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Close-up of fluffy scrambled eggs topped with herbs and spices, part of The Only Egg Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025).

The Only Egg Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

This recipe focuses on the basic ingredients needed for perfect scrambled eggs, emphasizing freshness and simple additions for creamy, flavorful results. It's designed for home cooks of all levels looking to master a fundamental egg dish.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scrambled Eggs
  • 4 large eggs freshest available
  • 2 tbsp milk, plant milk, or water unsweetened almond milk recommended if using plant milk
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or butter for the pan
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the milk (or water), salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
  2. Heat the olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet. Let it cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds, until the edges begin to set.
  4. Gently push the cooked eggs from the edges toward the center with a spatula, tilting the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. Continue this process until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Serve the scrambled eggs warm.

Notes

The key to creamy scrambled eggs is to cook them slowly over low heat and remove them from the heat just before they are fully cooked, as they will continue to cook from residual heat.

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