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My Dad’s Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Dec 21, 2016 · 19 Comments

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Today I’m sharing a really special recipe with you – my dad’s scrambled eggs! These scrambled eggs are everything you want in scrambled eggs: soft and fluffy with the perfect amount of flavor.

The best scrambled eggs for breakfast or brunchGrowing up, it was mainly my mom, sisters and I who took care of the cooking. But on special occasions my dad would make scrambled eggs. It was a true treat. He would ask who wanted eggs, and of course everyone said they did, and we’d all sit at the table and patiently wait.

The upcoming holidays reminded me of Christmas morning – definitely a scrambled eggs occasion!

The most delicious scrambled eggs recipe A cute story about my dad’s scrambled eggs – when my husband and I first spent the holidays with my family and my husband tried my father’s scrambled eggs, he said “these are the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had!” It was really sweet, and he really meant it. He would look forward to the holidays just for the scrambled eggs, and still does to this day!

My dad's famous scrambled eggs recipeLast year my husband and I took a trip with my parents and we rented a little house where we cooked meals (I made this 4 ingredient dinner on that trip). For breakfast my dad made eggs and the first day we were so ravenous, that we ate all the eggs and even had him make us seconds! I watched him like a hawk when he was making the eggs and took notes. It’s all about the melted butter! They’re so simple, it’s just melting butter in a pan, then scrambling eggs with a little bit of milk and salt and cooking them. So good!

The best light and fluffy scrambled eggsWe usually have more of a ‘brunch’ type style breakfast in my family with cold cuts, bread and cheese (and of course my dad’s scrambled eggs) – both my parents are European, so this is a very typical breakfast spread.

scrambled eggs for breakfastOn some busy nights, my husband and I have ‘brinner’ (breakfast for dinner) and we always make these scrambled eggs and toast.

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For the holidays I know I’m definitely looking forward to enjoying these scrambled eggs, is there a special dish you look forward to?

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Classic Egg Salad Recipe
  • Egg Salad Sandwich with Bacon {and what to do with leftover hard boiled eggs}
  • Spinach salad with soft boiled eggs, bacon, and a mustard vinaigrette

My Dad's Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Today I’m sharing a really special recipe with you – my dad’s scrambled eggs! These scrambled eggs are everything you want in scrambled eggs: soft and fluffy with the perfect amount of flavor.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of garlic salt optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • In a bowl beat together eggs, milk, and salt (and garlic salt if using). Beat until well combined.
  • Over medium-high heat in a large pan melt the butter, then pour in the eggs. Move the eggs back and forth with a spatula to scramble them, for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Some people like their eggs a little more runny - if you're like that, take them out of the pan as soon as the scrambles start to form.
  • If you like them cooked more, as soon as the eggs start to form scrambles, turn the heat off but let them sit in the pan for 1 minute, they will finish cooking perfectly!
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 294mg | Sodium: 443mg

 

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  1. Trina Cormia says

    October 25, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    What heartwarming story! Holidays are about family & I miss these stories. We love scrambled eggs & make them similar to your dads recipe, except for the garlic salt, definitely will try that next time.
    Thanks for sharing that ❤️

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 3, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      You’re so welcome Trina, thank YOU for commenting. I’m going through comments this evening and your made my night. This recipe is so special to me and it makes me so happy to hear others enjoy hearing the stories. <3

      Reply
  2. Lisa Burkhart says

    October 25, 2019 at 8:03 am

    We love scrambled eggs, and this really took it up a notch.. So much better now. Brinner is a favorite! Keep up the great woek

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 3, 2019 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you so much for all your comments and support. So glad to hear you enjoyed this method!!

      Reply
  3. Kimberly says

    September 5, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    Just made this for breakfast! Thank you for taking the time to share your story and dad’s recipe!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 7, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      You’re so welcome, so glad you made these and so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thank YOU so much for commenting, I really appreciate that!

      Reply
      • Kimberly says

        September 7, 2019 at 1:36 pm

        I’ve made a lot of your recipes. Each day I look forward to making something new. I love the pumpkin bread with chocolate, blueberry with granola, pizza, and soo much more! I’m new to cooking and single mom so the 5 ingredients are a lifesaver ♥️

        Reply
  4. Catherine Lee says

    December 24, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:19 pm

      Happy holidays to you as well 🙂

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 22, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Oh SOOO sweet that this is your dad’s recipe! My mother mostly cooked for us while we were growing up too, but my dad was an AMAZING cook, so on the occasions he made dinner it always felt super special. So I can totally relate to your story! Sometimes simple is the best and these scrambled eggs look just perfect – so fluffy! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! Cheers, Phi!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      Simple scrambled eggs are totally the best sometimes, actually craving them right now lol!! Hope you had wonderful holidays!

      Reply
  6. Jessica Lane says

    December 21, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Those sound delicious! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas! 4 days…

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you so much – hope you had wonderful holidays 🙂

      Reply
  7. Cheri says

    December 21, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Hi Phi, what a great story and post. Scrambled eggs are my favorite way to enjoy eggs too. Happy holidays!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you so much Cheri – scrambled eggs are one of my faves, so glad you like them too 🙂

      Reply

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