So you want to start the day off right with a quick & healthy breakfast. To ensure it is also yummy & safe, I will share my tips for how to make the best scrambled eggs. They will not be runny or tough but cooked the perfect minimum temperature for scrambled eggs.
With three kids at home, I make A LOT of scrambled eggs. Plus my years catering had me cracking tons of eggs. Here are all my personal chef & mom tips, tricks, & equipment recommendations you need for that perfect batch every time.
Scrambled Egg Cooking Tips
Whether it is for a lazy Sunday brunch or a quick school day breakfast, you cannot go wrong with a good ole classic batch of scrambled eggs.
Here is what I will share in this post.
- Best Stovetop Temperature
- Internal Temperature Guidelines
- How to Check if Eggs are Done
Best Stovetop Temperature
I love a low and slow method when making scrambled eggs. This is what I use in. my recipe for SOFT SCRAMBLED EGGS. With a pat of butter, these eggs come out creamy, fluffy, & moist every time.
In a pot or pan, always cook scrambled eggs on medium-low. My stove is set to 4 & I love how they turn out.
Gently stir & fold the eggs as they cook & they usually take about 12-15 minutes. The eggs will not be runny but still have a "wet" shine to them.
Internal Temperature Guidelines
Are my eggs ready yet? Here is how to check scrambled eggs for internal temperature. Plus a guide to the minimum temperatures & maximums to aim for.
- 145-150°F (63-66°C) = perfectly cooked moist & creamy.
- 155°F (68°C) = overcooked & dry.
- 160°F (71°C)= rubbery & tough.
NOTE: 144°F is the egg handling & safety minimum according to eggsafety.org. However, for the best silky smooth texture I found just a bit more time is ideal.
How to Check if Eggs are Done
An quick-read thermometer is the best kitchen tool for cooking any protein. I have two made by ThermoPro (one in the kitchen & one for our BBQ area) & it works great.
Poke the tip into the center of the eggs in your pot & pan & VIOLA - the temperature appears in a second. It is easy to use, clean, & super cheap!
Final Notes & Top Tips
Ok it is almost time to get cracking. Here are my final words of advice when making scrambled eggs at home. These will lead you to success.
- Use room temperature eggs, they combine easier with no noticeable streaks of white & yolk separated. I love using an automatic whisk to really get air in there.
- ALWAYS cook over medium-low heat & I like to use a pot versus a skillet when making large more than 6 eggs at a time.
- Gently fold while cooking so the eggs do not get tough.
- NEVER cook scrambled eggs to 155°F or higher!
- Enjoy these on their own with salt & pepper to taste & some bacon made in the toaster oven.
- Pile them on Hawaiian Rolls for Breakfast Sliders.
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