Fluffy scrambled eggs

My trick for making fluffy scrambled eggs.

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I like scrambled eggs to be soft and fluffy. Unfortunately, they’re not as easy as I originally thought they’d be.

Turns out, the secret ingredient is dairy, specifically cottage cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 large eggs
  • a healthy splash of milk [~1 tablespoon (tbsp)]
  • a small handful of shredded cheese [~2 ounces (oz)]
  • a dollop of cottage cheese [~1 teaspoon (tsp)]

The measurements are approximate and should vary according to taste & preferences.

Preparation

  1. Combine and whisk ingredients in a bowl until fully blended into a consistent color & texture.
  2. Pour mixture into a saucepan.
  3. Cook at medium to low heat (depending on stove).
  4. As eggs cook, use a soft spatula to keep them from sticking to the pan.

Eggs are ready when fully cooked.

Add small handfuls of shredded cheese to absorb excessive moisture.

Season to taste and then serve.

Backstory

When I was younger, my grandmother frequently took me to a local diner. (She often felt I didn’t get enough to eat.) It was one of those hole-in-the-wall places with a cook and a single waitress. The cook was a large man, a former Navy cook. His white apron and hat were rumpled and worn. He approached short order recipes with a utilitarian flair.

One time, I ordered scrambled eggs. Unfortunately, they arrived flat and rubbery.

I ate them, but determined to learn how to make them the way I preferred.

This proved to be more complicated than expected. It became a sort of personal quest.

Early on, I tried to manage temperature and timing, looking for that precise moment when they were perfect. It was a delicate balance, one that risked undercooking the eggs.

While this worked (kinda), it was hard to do exactly right, especially when children were around.

Eventually, I learned that cottage cheese adds that extra, almost magical touch, one that makes the dish easy to make and explain. (Convincing a skeptical seven year old is an exercise left for the reader. I figured it out. You can, too.)

It’s not the healthiest recipe on the planet, but it sure is tasty.

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  • First post: 9 Jan 2025