I can't say scrambled eggs are something I think much about, and I certainly don't think about experimenting with recipes. However, recently I came across this video of Gordon Ramsey explaining how to make scrambled eggs, and it was so wildly different than the way I've always made them, that I had to try. I'll admit my typical scrambled eggs are of the dry, chopped up omelet variety, but these were smooth and creamy and really good! It takes some attention, but, it's scrambled eggs, so we're talking like 5 minute meal. Let me know if you try!
Gordon Ramsey's Scrambled Eggs
3 eggs
"nob" of butter (1-2 tbsp)
salt and pepper
dollop of creme fraiche*
2 tbsp chopped chives (I didn't have any)
Crack the eggs into a saucepan and add the butter. Put over medium heat and start stirring with a plastic spatula. Stir constantly until the eggs start to come together, taking off of the heat and putting back on every few minutes (the heat of the pan will continue to cook the eggs, leaving constantly on the heat is too hot). Once the eggs start to look done (like the picture), season with salt and pepper, and stir in the creme fraiche. Now would be the time to add the chopped chives if you have them. Serve over a piece of toast!
I made these eggs for dinner (like I have time to cook eggs before work...), so I rounded out the meal with a bowl of cereal and some fresh fruit. I haven't had breakfast for dinner in ages!
* BTW - creme fraiche is French, and similar to sour cream but a little thinner and less sour. You should be able to find it in your grocery store, in mine it's near the mozzarella cheese. I've eyed this product for years and read lots of recipes that use it, but this is the first time I've actually picked some up, so I'm excited to look for some more uses.
I'd never really really made a frittata (or Italian omelette) before, but they seemed easy enough so Kate and I decided to do a little fridge cleaning Sunday morning in the form of breakfast. We might have gone a little overboard with the cheese... but can anything ever be too cheesy?! Yum!
Cheesy Mushroom and Ham Frittata
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 of a medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced
Salt and Pepper
1/4 cooked ham, diced
3 tbsp chives, diced
5 eggs, beaten
1/2 C cheddar, grated
1/2 C muenster, grated
Preheat the oven to 350. Heat an oven proof skillet with oil over medium heat. Saute the onions until they start to turn translucent, then add the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have turned soft. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the ham and chives and stir to distribute evenly.
Pour the eggs on top and cook until the frittata is almost set. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the whole frittata is set, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes, and serve!
Obviously this can be adapted with any ingredients. So easy, and such a fun quick brunch!
