Description
French-Style Scrambled Eggs are a luxurious, creamy take on traditional scrambled eggs, slow-cooked with butter and gently stirred to achieve a soft, custard-like texture. Enhanced with optional heavy cream or crème fraîche, this delicately seasoned dish is perfect for an elegant breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Dairy
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or crème fraîche (optional)
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs and butter: Crack the eggs into a cold nonstick skillet and add the butter, ensuring both are ready before heating.
- Cook over low heat: Place the skillet on low heat and begin stirring continuously with a rubber spatula, scraping the sides and bottom to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Stir gently and consistently: Move the eggs slowly and steadily to encourage the formation of small, creamy curds for that signature soft texture.
- Manage the heat carefully: If the eggs seem to be cooking too fast, briefly remove the pan from the heat while continuing to stir to avoid overcooking.
- Cook until just set: After about 8–10 minutes, when the eggs have a custard-like, soft texture and are barely set, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Finish and season: Stir in the heavy cream or crème fraîche if using, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh chives or parsley if desired for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Use low heat and constant stirring to achieve the creamy texture unique to French-style scrambled eggs.
- For an elevated breakfast, serve with toasted baguette slices or smoked salmon.
- Optionally add fresh herbs like chives or parsley to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Be patient; cooking the eggs slowly is essential to avoid rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
