Name: Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; Accompaniment: toast

Recipe information

Total Time
25 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8 large eggs

2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided

1/2 stick unsalted butter

Accompaniment: toast

Preparation

Step 1
Beat eggs with 1 tablespoon chives and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl with a fork until well blended.
Step 2
Heat butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until milk solids on bottom are a dark chocolate brown. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add eggs and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened to consistency of soft porridge with small curds. Spoon over toast and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon chives.

TagsBreakfast Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Easy Gourmet

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