Soft, creamy and fluffy scrambled eggs made with a few simple ingredients. Follow the step-by-step method below for perfect eggs in about 10 minutes.

Scrambled eggs on a plate with toast and a fork.

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My Best Method for Perfect Scrambled Eggs Every Time

Scrambled eggs are the first thing I reach for at breakfast. They go with just about everything, baked bacon, pancakes, waffles, or fold them into breakfast tacos.

Some mornings I’m in a hurry and make microwave scrambled eggs, or meal prep hard boiled eggs, but you can’t beat the real thing.

They seem simple, and they are, but a few small things make the difference between rubbery and soft, creamy eggs. Keep the heat low, pull them while they still look a little wet, and you’ll get fluffy scrambled eggs every time.

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Ingredients

Eggs on counter.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Butter: Lightly grease the skillet with non-stick oil or butter. Spread over the pan to help the eggs from sticking to the pan.
  • Eggs: Large eggs for more deliciousness!
  • Liquid: Water or milk is a great add in. This will give the eggs move a creamy and fluffy consistency when cooking.
  • Salt and Pepper: For seasoning!

How to Make Scrambled Eggs

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the water, and whisk for a full minute until it’s light and completely combined with no streaks of white left.

Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-low and melt the butter, swirling it around to coat the pan. Once it’s melted, pour the eggs in.

Whisking large eggs in a glass bowl.
Pouring whisked eggs into a buttered nonstick skillet.

Grab a rubber spatula and gently pull the cooked edges into the center, making soft folds as you go.

Turn off the heat when the eggs are about 95% set. They’ll finish cooking off the burner, so season with salt and pepper and serve right away.

Pulling scrambled eggs to the center of the pan with a spatula.
Soft, fluffy scrambled eggs finished in the skillet.
Soft fluffy scrambled eggs in a skillet.

Tips for the Best Scrambled Eggs

A few things I’ve picked up over the years for soft, fluffy eggs every time.

  • Fresh eggs. Use good-quality, fresh eggs, and don’t cook more than 6 at a time or the pan gets crowded. I use the ones from my chickens.
  • Add liquid. A splash of milk or water (about 2 tablespoons) makes them fluffier.
  • Whisk well. Whisk a full minute until light and completely combined.
  • Low and slow. Keep the heat low. Cooking too fast makes them tough.
  • Use a rubber spatula. It flexes around the curve of the pan for soft, tender folds.
  • Season at the end. Salting too early draws moisture out.

NOTE: For a little more flavor, mix in chopped chives or shredded cheese. For more heat, mix in salsa or hot sauce.

Scrambled eggs on a plate with toast.

Want more breakfast ideas? These eggs are great alongside breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy, or French toast, or tuck them into breakfast burritos.

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Scrambled Eggs

5 from 13 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Soft, creamy and fluffy scrambled eggs made with a few simple ingredients. This step-by-step method results in perfect eggs in about 10 minutes.
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Ingredients 

  • ½ Tablespoon butter , or cooking spray
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons water or milk
  • Kosher salt , to taste
  • Ground black pepper , to taste

Optional toppings: Diced tomatoes, Chives, Sour cream, Salsa, Hot sauce, Shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter or grease lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with water 1 minute. Pour into the skillet once the butter has melted.
  • Using a rubber spatula, pull the cooked eggs on the outer edge to the center, creating circles. Keep stirring until eggs are 95% cooked through. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Tips:
  • Plan on about 2 eggs per person.
  • Don’t cook more than 6 eggs at a time or the pan gets crowded.
  • Keep the heat low. Cooking too fast makes them tough.
  • Pull them off the heat while still slightly wet. They finish cooking in the pan.
Storage: Best eaten right away. Leftovers don’t reheat well.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 377mg, Sodium: 158mg, Potassium: 139mg, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 598IU, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.