Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Time40m
Serves3

With roasted potatoes

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Ingredients

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Eggs

Method

Roasted Potatoes

1

Preheat and prepare potatoes

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry the potatoes. If using small potatoes, halve or quarter them so pieces are roughly 1 to 1½ inches.

2

Season potatoes

In a bowl, toss the cut potatoes with 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.

3

Roast

Spread potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (use parchment or a light coating of oil). Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden-brown and crisp on the edges and tender when pierced with a fork.

4

Keep warm

When cooked, remove from the oven and keep warm. You can tent with foil for a few minutes while you make the eggs.

Eggs

5

Beat eggs

Crack 6 large eggs into a medium bowl. Add 3 tbs milk or half-and-half, 3 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy (about 20–30 seconds).

6

Heat pan and melt butter

Place a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 2 tbs unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and foam but not brown; reduce heat if it starts to sizzle strongly.

7

Cook eggs gently

Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet. Let them sit undisturbed for about 10–15 seconds until the edges just begin to set. Using a heatproof spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center in slow sweeping motions, forming large soft curds. Continue to cook, folding and stirring every 10–15 seconds. Keep the heat low to avoid overcooking. Total cooking time should be about 3–5 minutes depending on your stove and pan.

8

Finish and season

When the eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy and creamy, remove the pan from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in chopped chives (1 tbs) if using, then serve immediately.

To Serve

9

Divide roasted potatoes among plates, spoon scrambled eggs on top or beside the potatoes, garnish with parsley or extra chives, and serve with hot sauce or ketchup on the side.