Creme Fraiche Scrambled Eggs
Experience the luxury of breakfast with Creme Fraiche Scrambled Eggs. This dish elevates the humble scrambled egg to a whole new level of creamy, velvety indulgence. The secret ingredient?
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Servings: 4
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 12 large eggs
- 8 tablespoons crème fraîche or mascarpone
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Finely chop the chives.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 6 large eggs until combined.
- Stir in 1/4 cup crème fraîche or mascarpone, optionally adding 1 tsp sugar for mascarpone.
- Season with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Pour egg mixture into the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped chives as eggs set, continue stirring.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with toast or bacon for a luxurious breakfast.
Notes
- If you’d like a more decadent scramble, add an extra tablespoon of butter to the pan before cooking.
- You can also substitute crème fraîche or mascarpone for Greek yogurt for a lighter option with fewer calories but still plenty of flavor.
- For a vegan variant, use vegan butter and swap the eggs for your favorite plant-based scramble alternative.
- Finally, feel free to customize the dish with additional ingredients like bacon, smoked salmon, or herbs of your choice.