I Made 5 Famous Scrambled Egg Recipes And Found The Very Best One (2024)

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Hello world! I'm Jesse from BuzzFeed's food team, and I love to cook. I especially love to cook eggs. They're cheap, easy, and something that everyone cooks at home. Still, I know that pretty much everyone has a scrambled egg method that they swear by — or their trick to getting the fluffiest, most delicious eggs ever. So I decided to test five of the most popular. A ~scrambled egg showdown~, if you will: Here are their methods and how they stacked up: Anthony Bourdain was up first. He says you should cook your eggs over high heat with only butter. Whisk them, but not too much — because you want a "ripple of white and yellow throughout." Once they hit the pan, stir them in a figure-eight motion. But TBH? These didn't taste great at all. Next up: Martha Stewart. She follows a traditional method for making her scramble and believes that if you start with good eggs, you don't need to add anything to them. Then melt a tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat and add your eggs. So were they as good as they looked? Then came Gordon Ramsay's internet-famous scramble. He starts by adding cold eggs and butter to a sauce pot. Remove the pot from the burner, stir them off the heat for about 20 seconds, and put them back on the heat for another 30 seconds. So, were they worth the hype? Up next: Chrissy Teigen's scramble. She starts by combining eight eggs with a quarter cup of cream. Melt three tablespoons of butter in a pan over low heat and add your eggs. How did they taste? (And what did Chrissy think of my attempt?) And last but not least came Heston Blumenthal's method. He starts by combining milk, cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and butter in a heatproof bowl using a fork. Put the bowl over a pot of simmering water (aka a bain-marie) and gently cook them, stirring constantly, until small curds form. So was it worth all that hassle? SO WHO WON? TL;DR: If you want the creamiest scrambled eggs (that are a tad bit loose but so, so good), go with Gordon Ramsay's method (which were honestly some of the best eggs I have ever had). If you want something a bit firmer but not at all dry, go with Chrissy Teigen's recipe. Trending Recipes Trending Recipes More Tasty Guides FAQs References

A true culinary showdown. The contenders? Bourdain, Ramsay, Teigen, Blumenthal, and Stewart.

Jesse SzewczykPublished on August 04, 2017
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Hello world! I'm Jesse from BuzzFeed's food team, and I love to cook.

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I especially love to cook eggs. They're cheap, easy, and something that everyone cooks at home.

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Eggs are also one of the first things they teach you how to make in culinary school. Between that and working in restaurants, I've probably made scrambled eggs about a billion times. They never get old. 🍳

Still, I know that pretty much everyone has a scrambled egg method that they swear by — or their trick to getting the fluffiest, most delicious eggs ever.

So I decided to test five of the most popular. A ~scrambled egg showdown~, if you will:

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This was my lineup:

1. Anthony Bourdain: Because he's very ~opinionated~ about his scrambled eggs.

2. Martha Stewart: Because there is no denying she is the OG queen of cooking.

3. Gordon Ramsay: Because deep down I secretly wanted to call him an idiot sandwich if his eggs turned out bad.

4. Chrissy Teigen: Because I wanted to include someone who wasn't a professional cook to spice things up (a wild card!) — and people swear by her cookbook.

5. Heston Blumenthal: Because he is a chef who owns one of the best restaurants in the world. (So his eggs must be good, right?)

Here are their methods and how they stacked up:

Anthony Bourdain was up first. He says you should cook your eggs over high heat with only butter. Whisk them, but not too much — because you want a "ripple of white and yellow throughout."

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Then add salt and pepper.

But TBH? These didn't taste great at all.

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The eggs looked like a cheap scramble from a greasy diner. The ripple of white and yellow looked lazy, and cooking them in a hot pan made them dry and rubbery. Would not recommend.

Rating: 🍳

Get Anthony's recipe here.

Next up: Martha Stewart. She follows a traditional method for making her scramble and believes that if you start with good eggs, you don't need to add anything to them.

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Simply whisk them together and don't add anything at all (not even salt).

Then melt a tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat and add your eggs.

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As they cook, you're supposed to pull in all of the sides — or push everything toward the center — to create beautiful ripples of egg (kinda like ribbons).

So were they as good as they looked?

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Sadly, no. They were beautiful eggs ― but they weren't that tasty. Because she doesn't season her scramble until the end, the seasoning wasn't incorporated well or evenly, and could have benefited from a pinch of salt in the eggs before they hit the pan.

Rating: 🍳🍳

Get Martha's recipe here.

Then came Gordon Ramsay's internet-famous scramble. He starts by adding cold eggs and butter to a sauce pot.

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Cook them over medium heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Remove the pot from the burner, stir them off the heat for about 20 seconds, and put them back on the heat for another 30 seconds.

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Continue this back-and-forth cooking technique until they firm up and immediately season with salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of cold crème fraîche (to prevent them from overcooking).

So, were they worth the hype?

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Actually, yes. The butter, crème fraîche, and delicate cooking method made these eggs slightly looser than a traditional scramble, but damn good. The eggs were buttery, seasoned throughout, and custardy without being runny.

Rating: 🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳

Get Gordon's recipe here.

Up next: Chrissy Teigen's scramble. She starts by combining eight eggs with a quarter cup of cream.

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Then add salt and pepper.

Melt three tablespoons of butter in a pan over low heat and add your eggs.

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Cook them low and slow until set. She says this can take anywhere between "20 and 30 minutes, depending on your stovetop."

How did they taste? (And what did Chrissy think of my attempt?)

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Unsurprisingly, these eggs were super creamy and custard-like (thanks to a generous amount of cream and butter). They had the classic texture of soft curds without the usual dryness. And in case you were wondering, Chrissy — who just HAPPENED to be walking around the BuzzFeed offices as I was writing this post (no joke, lol) — approved of my attempt. (But wasn't too happy about — spoiler alert! — not coming in first place.)

Rating: 🍳🍳🍳🍳

Get Chrissy's recipe here.

And last but not least came Heston Blumenthal's method. He starts by combining milk, cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and butter in a heatproof bowl using a fork.

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He says you don't want to "incorporate any air" into them.

Put the bowl over a pot of simmering water (aka a bain-marie) and gently cook them, stirring constantly, until small curds form.

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This could take up to 25 minutes.

So was it worth all that hassle?

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Not really. The scramble was a bit too runny for my taste, however, the flavor was spot on. It was buttery, seasoned throughout, and custardy due to the milk and cream. I liked how indulgent they tasted, but I don't think they were worth the effort.

Rating: 🍳🍳🍳

Get Heston's recipe here.

SO WHO WON?

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THE WINNER: Gordon Ramsay

These eggs were incredible. They were custardy, rich, perfectly seasoned — and worth the extra steps of cooking them on and off the flame. Get the recipe here.

SECOND PLACE: Chrissy Teigen

If you prefer a firmer scramble, go with this method ― they're moist and custardy without being runny. Get the recipe here.

THIRD PLACE: Heston Blumenthal

These eggs tasted great but were slightly too loose and certainly not worth the hassle. Get the recipe here.

FOURTH PLACE: Martha Stewart

Although they were pretty, these eggs were nothing special. Bland, a bit dry, and overall unimpressive. Get the recipe here.

LAST PLACE: Anthony Bourdain

These eggs were trash. Dry, rubbery, and lazily executed. Would not recommend.

Get the recipe here.

TL;DR: If you want the creamiest scrambled eggs (that are a tad bit loose but so, so good), go with Gordon Ramsay's method (which were honestly some of the best eggs I have ever had). If you want something a bit firmer but not at all dry, go with Chrissy Teigen's recipe.

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    Do chefs put milk in scrambled eggs? ›

    When asked if adding milk to scrambled eggs is a good idea, Robby Melvin, Southern Living Test Kitchen Director, simply and unequivocally said, "Nope." Chefs and home cooks agree that butter is the only dairy you need when scrambling eggs.

    What seasoning makes scrambled eggs taste better? ›

    If you're looking for ingredients that can jazz up a variety of egg dishes, check out these top 20 egg seasoning ideas:
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    What does Gordon Ramsay add to scrambled eggs? ›

    Ingredients
    1. 6 cold eggs.
    2. 15g butter.
    3. Salt and pepper.
    4. Crème fraîche.
    5. Chives.

    What is the secret ingredient to add to scrambled eggs? ›

    Some Southerners swear by adding a little milk, cheese, or even sour cream to their scrambled eggs to give the dish a delicious finish, but there is one secret ingredient that is sure to result in the fluffiest scrambled eggs you've ever tasted or served. It's water. That's right.

    What are three tips for making perfect scrambled eggs? ›

    Common Mistakes to Avoid and Tips to Follow for the Best Scrambled Eggs Ever
    1. Embrace the Nonstick Pan. ...
    2. Skip the Milk and Cream. ...
    3. Don't Crack the Eggs into the Pan. ...
    4. A Silicone Spatula is Best. ...
    5. Cook 'Em Low and Slow. ...
    6. Know Your Curds, and Do the Right Moves. ...
    7. Account for Carryover Cooking. ...
    8. Don't Forget the Add-Ins.
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    How does Dolly Parton make fluffy scrambled eggs? ›

    To make the best-ever eggs that the "Jolene" songstress makes for her and her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, follow her exact words: "When you crack your eggs in the bowl, say if you're going to scramble them, use ice water. Put a few drops of ice water as you're cooking them and that makes them fluffier — it really does!"

    Why do chefs add water to scrambled eggs? ›

    Adding water to eggs essentially steams them, as the water evaporates during cooking, and this yields a fluffier scramble. If you add too much water you can dilute the eggs, and that will result in a bland mess, so stick to a tablespoon per egg and no more.

    Should you constantly stir scrambled eggs? ›

    This constant stirring not only prevents overcooking, but keeps the texture of the eggs smooth and creamy. If the eggs are cooking faster than you can stir them, don't be afraid to move the pan on and off the burner as a quick way of regulating the heat.

    Do you cook scrambled eggs on high or low heat? ›

    Keep the heat relatively low

    Push the eggs around constantly — with a silicone spatula, so you don't scratch your pan — and you'll notice little curds starting to form. As you continue to shuffle them around, the scrambled eggs will pile up.

    Should you put butter in scrambled eggs? ›

    To make scrambled eggs on the stove, melt a teaspoon of butter or olive oil — or a combination of both — in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Butter and oil add rich flavor to the eggs and help prevent sticking, but you can also use cooking spray.

    How many eggs per person for scrambled eggs? ›

    Whisk your eggs with the salt until they're well-mixed and uniform. Count on about two eggs per person, so this scrambled egg recipe (which calls for six eggs) serves about three people. Warm butter in a skillet set to medium-low heat. Once it's juuuuust beginning to bubble, pour the eggs in.

    What can I add to scrambled eggs to make them tastier? ›

    In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste. Off-heat, finish the eggs with slices of avocado and a dollop of sour cream.

    Why are restaurant scrambled eggs different? ›

    Other reasons scrambled eggs are better at a restaurant

    Believe it or not, adding water to your eggs can make them taste better too. Adding water or other liquids (and cooking at low heat) helps keep proteins from binding together too quickly, which creates a chewy, unappealing texture.

    How to make eggs like they do in restaurants? ›

    Actually the secret in fine restaurants is to do what the French do - add water. The water will steam during the cooking process and add air. I didn't believe it at first, but was shocked at the results when I tried it. Just a about a tablespoon per egg is enough.

    What makes IHOP scrambled eggs so good? ›

    Restaurants do have a few tips, tricks, and secret ingredients for really elevating this seemingly simple dish. For example, IHOP adds a little pancake batter to their scrambled eggs to ensure they are light and fluffy while remaining filling, according to The Daily Meal.

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