Description
Learn how to make Anthony Bourdain’s creamy scrambled eggs, a simple yet indulgent breakfast recipe. This dish uses just three main ingredients for a rich, custard-like texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1 pinch Flaky Salt
- 1 pinch Freshly Cracked Pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
- Optional: 2 slices Bacon, cooked
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat until it becomes frothy.
- Whisk Eggs: Crack three high-quality eggs into a bowl. Whisk until just combined. Season with flaky salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Initial Cooking: Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Let them sit undisturbed for about one minute to begin setting.
- Gently Stir: Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs, folding them from the edges toward the center. Continue this for 2-3 minutes until soft, creamy curds form.
- Incorporate Sour Cream: When the eggs are still slightly runny, remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the sour cream until fully blended to achieve the signature creamy texture.
- Serve Freshly: Plate the scrambled eggs immediately. Garnish with chopped chives if desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality, fresh eggs.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Cook on medium-low heat to prevent rubbery eggs.
- Remove eggs from heat while still slightly runny; residual heat will finish cooking them.
- Serve with toasted bread or fresh fruit for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of water or milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Scrambled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 420 mg