French-Style Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Elevate your breakfast game with these luxurious French-style scrambled eggs. Delicately creamy and perfectly seasoned, these eggs are a gourmet treat that will make your mornings extra special.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Eggs:
4 large eggs
Butter:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Heavy Cream or Crème Fraîche:
1 tablespoon (optional)
Salt and White Pepper:
to taste
Chopped Fresh Chives:
for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk Eggs: Crack the eggs into a cold saucepan and whisk thoroughly until smooth.
- Cook Eggs: Place the pan over very low heat, add butter, and stir constantly until the eggs thicken, about 8-10 minutes.
- Finish Eggs: Remove from heat, stir in cream if using, season with salt and pepper, garnish with chives, and serve immediately.
Notes
- French-style scrambled eggs are best cooked slowly over low heat for a creamy texture.
- For a richer flavor, finish with a pat of butter instead of cream.
- Serve with toasted brioche or a buttery croissant for a delightful meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 375 mg
