How to make scrambled eggs
- Serves: 1
- Prep: 1 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
It’s easy to make amazing scrambled eggs in as little as five minutes with only a handful of ingredients.
Read on for our guide to perfect, fluffy scrambled eggs in a pan.
Ingredients
- 2 large British Lion eggs
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp milk (optional)
- Knob of butter
- Slice of buttered toast to serve (optional)
Method
- Beat the eggs together with salt and pepper. Add 2 tbsp of milk to the eggs.
- Melt a knob of butter in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. When sizzling, add the egg mixture and stir with a wooden spoon.
- Continue to stir the eggs for 1-2 minutes, scraping the egg off the base of the pan as it sets.
- When most of the egg has set, remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir for 30 seconds until fully scrambled.
Cooks tips
Smoked salmon and shredded fresh chives are two ingredients that blend seamlessly with the creamy, gentle texture of scrambled eggs (pictured), enhancing the dish. Add additional ingredients when the eggs begin to set in the pan, but are still slightly runny.
For an alternative to the pan, try our microwave scrambled eggs recipe.
| Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat | Saturates | Salt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 1.5g | 16.2g | 19.6g | 8.5g | 1.1g |
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This scrambled eggs recipe is brought to you by the British Egg Information Service recipes team. Alongside recipe inspiration, the Service educates consumers on the benefits of eating eggs, working with a panel of nutritionists to provide answers to all of your egg-related questions.