Perfect scrambled eggs

Name: Perfect scrambled eggs
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 eggs, large, British Lion stamped; 2 tbsp milk or single cream, optional; 15g butter; salt and black pepper, to taste; chopped chives, optional

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs cooked low and slow in butter – ready in five minutes.

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Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 7 mins
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Budget

Recipe: Perfect scrambled eggs

Perfect scrambled eggs

Ingredients

4 eggs, large, British Lion stamped
2 tbsp milk or single cream, optional
15g butter
salt and black pepper, to taste
chopped chives, optional

Kitchen kit

Small non-stick saucepan Search Amazon for small non stick saucepan
Silicone spatula Search Amazon for silicone spatula

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Method

Step 1: Beat the eggs

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk or cream, if using, and a pinch of salt. Beat lightly with a fork until just combined.
Step 2: Cook gently

Melt the butter in a small non-stick pan over a low heat. Pour in the eggs and leave for 20 seconds, then stir slowly with a spatula, pushing the eggs from the edges into the centre.
Step 3: Finish

Keep stirring gently for 2–3 minutes. When the eggs are softly set but still slightly glossy, take the pan off the heat – they will carry on cooking. Season with pepper, scatter with chives and serve straight away – on hot buttered toast if you like (use gluten-free bread to keep it gluten-free).

Tips

Low heat and patience give creamy curds; high heat makes them rubbery and watery.
If you're not using British Lion eggs, cook until fully set for babies, pregnant women, older people and anyone with a weakened immune system.

Storing & reheating

Best eaten straight away.

Variations

Fold in smoked salmon at the end.
Add a handful of grated cheddar just before the eggs set.

Allergies: Always check the labels of the ingredients you buy for allergens — our dietary tags are a guide, not a guarantee.

From feeed.co.uk/recipes/perfect-scrambled-eggs/ · Checked 17 October 2026

Questions people ask

Should I add milk to scrambled eggs?

It's optional – a splash makes them a little softer, but plain eggs and butter taste richer.

Is it safe to eat soft scrambled eggs?

British Lion eggs are considered safe to eat softly cooked by everyone, including pregnant women and children. Other eggs should be cooked until firm for vulnerable groups.