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    You are here: Home » Eggs » Restaurant Style Scrambled Eggs

    Restaurant Style Scrambled Eggs

    Last Modified: May 19, 2025

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    These Restaurant-Style Scrambled Eggs are soft, creamy, and fluffy, just like the kind you’d get at a restaurant. A little heavy cream and low, slow cooking help create that rich texture without drying them out. It’s a simple way to upgrade your breakfast without much extra effort.

    Restaurant-style scrambled eggs on toast with chives as garnish.

    What Makes These the Best Scrambled Eggs Ever?

    Making scrambled eggs may seem an easy thing to do, but you never get them quite as good as when you order from a restaurant. Even the simplest foods can be tricky, but this scrambled egg recipe reveals the best way to achieve those cloud-like, fluffy scrambled eggs every time. 

    This technique delivers different results than your usual rushed breakfast—think velvety custard-like eggs that melt in your mouth. It’s my favorite way to elevate a basic egg dish into something special. If you love these, try my Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Feta, and Roasted Red Peppers for a flavor boost, or master meal prep with Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs and Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites.

    With a dollop of butter, our not-so-secret ingredient: heavy cream, and the patience of a saint, you’ll make the best eggs you’ve ever made. No fancy skills required, just egg-cellent results. 

    Ingredients for restaurant-style scrambled eggs.

    Made with Only 6 Ingredients

    • Eggs: Fresh eggs are key for a delicious and visually pleasing final product.
    • Heavy cream: A splash of heavy cream is what gives these eggs their creamy, velvety texture.
    • Salt & black pepper: A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper are all you need to enhance the flavor. Keep it simple!
    • Butter: Just a small amount of butter is used for cooking the eggs, adding a rich and buttery taste.
    • Chopped chives: Fresh chives add a bright, mild onion flavor.
    Close-up of perfectly fluffy A serving of restaurant-style scrambled eggs.

    Preparation

    To start, grab a medium bowl and crack in the eggs. Pour in the heavy cream, sprinkle some salt and pepper, and whisk it all together with a fork until it’s smooth and a little frothy.

    Adding heavy cream to a bowl of egg yolks.
    Whisking eggs in a white bowl.

    Cooking

    Heat a nonstick pan on medium-low and add some butter. Let it melt and coat the pan nicely. 

    Pouring whisked eggs into a white skillet.
    A white skillet of whisked eggs.

    Pour in the raw egg mixture and let it sit for a few seconds. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir, pushing the edges toward the center. Keep stirring every few seconds to form soft, fluffy curds. 

    Cook until the eggs are set but still a little glossy and soft. 

    Pro Tip

    We pull the eggs off the heat a little early because the residual heat will finish cooking them—no need to overdo it!

    Using a rubber spatula to mix a white skillet of whisked eggs.
    Using a spatula to mix scrambled eggs on a skillet.

    Serving

    Serve it up warm and sprinkle on some fresh herbs like chopped chives to finish it off. Enjoy!

    Restaurant-style scrambled eggs on a white plate with chives as garnish.

    What Goes Well with Restaurant-Style Scrambled Eggs

    Take your scrambled eggs to the next level with these delicious pairings:  

    • French Toast: Perfectly sweet and fluffy! Learn How to Make French Toast.  
    • Biscuits & Gravy: Add a hearty touch with this Instant Pot Sausage Gravy.  
    • Crispy Bacon: Go all-out and discover How to Make Bacon on a Foreman Grill.  
    • Smoothie: Keep it light and fresh with a Healthy Breakfast Smoothie.  
    A forkful of restaurant-style scrambled eggs hovering over a plate.

    Storage & Reheating

    These restaurant-style scrambled eggs aren’t exactly the leftovers type, they’re all about living in the moment. So grab a fork and finish them off while they’re hot!

     

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    Restaurant-style scrambled eggs on toast with chives as garnish.

    Restaurant-Style Scrambled Eggs


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    • Author: Jason N.
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings
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    Description

    These aren’t your average scrambled eggs! Rich, heavy cream and slow cooking transform simple ingredients into a decadent breakfast worthy of a 5-star brunch.


    Ingredients

    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • Chopped chives, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. In a medium bowl, crack the eggs. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy using a fork.
    2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and let it melt gently, coating the pan.
    3. Pour in the egg mixture. Let it sit for a few seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, pushing from the edges to the center. Continue slowly stirring every few seconds to form soft curds.
    4. Cook until the eggs are just set but still slightly glossy and soft.
    5. Plate and serve warm.Top with fresh herbs like chopped chives.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop & Oven
    • Cuisine: American

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    Hi, I’m Jason and i’m here to help you make easy, delicious homemade recipes. My approach is to provide the easy-to-understand instructions, use simple ingredients, and have you make the best meals possible.

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