A few weeks ago during one of our meetings, our conversation turned to scrambled eggs. (We have been known to get side-tracked from time to time, and this was definitely one of those occasions.) We started discussing what our favorite ingredients are to add to scrambled eggs, and eventually it became quite the debate!
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Since it ended up being such a fun and interesting conversation at our meeting, I decided to start the same discussion on the One Good Thing By Jillee Facebook page. The post received a TON of replies, and we had a great time reading through them all! I made a list of my favorite suggestions from that Facebook post, and decided that all of this great info about scrambled eggs deserved its very own blog post. :-)
Because while scrambled eggs are a breakfast staple, they can get pretty boring if left plain. Here are 10 easy and delicious ways to add more flavor to eggs, so you can make your best scrambled eggs ever!
10 Ingredients To Add To Your Scrambled Eggs
1. Creamy Dollops
Add a dollop of cream cheese, sour cream, mascarpone, or cottage cheese to your scrambled eggs for a richer, creamier breakfast. (I will mention that cottage cheese definitely has its own interesting texture when combined with scrambled eggs, so if you have texture issues you may want to opt for one of the smoother options like cream cheese.)
2. Salty Sauces
Add Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce or soy sauce to your eggs. Adding a splash of a salty sauce while you’re scrambling the eggs will distribute the sauce throughout the egg mixture. So when you’re done cooking, every bite will be deliciously savory and salty!
3. Milk & Cream
A splash of milk, heavy cream, or even milk alternatives (like almond, cashew, and soy milk) can add a creamy, fluffy texture to your eggs.
4. Mayo
I know, I know… mayo can be a touchy topic. Some people can’t stand it, but it does make a surprisingly great addition to scrambled eggs! Just mix a teaspoon or so of mayo in with your egg mixture for deliciously moist, rich eggs.
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5. Hot Sauce
Hot sauces make a deliciously spicy addition to scrambled eggs! It’s best to add hot sauce after you’ve cooked the eggs. (Take my word for it – a hot pan can make spicy hot sauce particles go airborne, creating a very painful pepper spray-type situation.)
Another way to add spiciness to your scrambled eggs is to add some chopped green chiles to the egg mixture before cooking.
6. Volumising Ingredients
For big, fluffy scrambled eggs, try adding some club soda or baking soda. Add 1 tablespoon of club soda for every 2 eggs you’re cooking, or 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda for every 4 eggs you’re cooking. Just whisk it right into your egg mixture, and enjoy your soft and fluffy eggs!
7. Bouillon Granules
One easy way to add deep, savory flavor to your eggs is to sprinkle a few chicken bouillon granules into the egg mixture. (You want to add just a tiny pinch, because bouillon granules are essentially just concentrated chicken broth. A little goes a long way!)
8. Baking Spices
For a sweet spin on your scrambled eggs, add a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, or drizzle of honey. A bit of extra sweetness brings out the natural flavor of your eggs!
9. Herbs
Adding herbs to your scrambled eggs can add a pop of fresh flavor that really makes them impressive! Try a small amount of fresh or dried oregano, sage, or herbs de Provence. You could also get some herbaceous flavor by swapping out the butter or oil you use for cooking for an herb-infused oil. Yum!
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10. Butter & Onions
One of the most classic ways to dress up your scrambled eggs is to add a combination of good ol’ butter and onions. Melt some butter on your stovetop over medium heat, then add some diced onions and sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the eggs, cook to your desired doneness, and enjoy!
Whether you like your scrambled eggs wet, dry, firm, or fluffy, adding one of these 10 elements is an easy way to add something new and exciting to your morning plate of eggs! For more egg tips, check out the links below.
Baby Spinach while scrambling, then shredded cheese on top. Yum!
I put the eggs in the pan break the yolk and add dry ingredients oregano /pepper/onions/turmeric /salt(optional;let cook /fold over and cut according to the size of your bread/or just scramble the eggs;healthy and delish
Little Smokies!!
To help me get my daily greens, I add a couple of minced kale and chard leaves. Looks pretty and doesn’t overpower the eggs (really masks the greens, for the most part).
My mother always added milk to our scrambled eggs. I like cottage cheese and I buy the small curd, which takes care of the texture problem. I came across a “recipe” recently for cooking with butter, not maragine. Melt a a teaspoon (I never measure and very seldom use a recipe) in a pan, add eggs and when they are about half cooked, add another teaspoon. Finish cooking. When done, add another teaspoon and melt, then serve. Salt and pepper or whatever to taste.
My husband and I like a small handful of chopped red bell pepper and a teaspoon or so of chopped green onions added to our scrambled eggs.
Eggs & zucchini is surprisingly delicious! :)
I can’t believe that you didn’t mention adding some shredded cheese , either as the eggs cook , or just before serving. This a definite regular in our house. Spice it up with a peppery or spiced cheese.
I’ve been adding milk to scrambled eggs for some time, and it really makes them better!
GARLIC !