# Ways to make scrambled eggs interesting. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 9, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452 "2009-07-09T14:27:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/21 "2009-07-09T17:12:36Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > I like it a lot better than the typically homogenous omelet-like yellow mass the other method produces. Here’s how to avoid making scrambled eggs that are too omelet-like: melt some butter in a sautee pan; scramble eggs in a bowl, add a little splash of milk or Half and Half, whisk a little more. _Don’t_ get the pan too hot before adding eggs. If the eggs “sizzle” when you add them, the pan is too hot! Keep the heat on med-low and literally scramble the eggs the _entire_ time they are in the pan. Remove from heat _just before_ you think they’re done. There you have light, fluffy scrambled eggs. As for what I jazz it up with, I’m a simple soul: I add about an ounce of cream cheese to the eggs before they start to set (dice cream cheese in small cubes), salt, pepper, then just before they’re done, a small handful of shredded cheese. The cream cheese adds extra richness and creaminess as well as an extra little layer of flavor. ---
**Author:** ![MTRG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71c47a/32.png) [@MTRG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTRG)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/22 "2009-07-09T17:22:28Z")
blue food coloring Green Eggs and Ham or if you want more flavor, you can go with pesto ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/23 "2009-07-09T17:27:01Z")
Pickled olives. Chop them and throw them in the frying pan then add the eggs. ---
**Author:** ![badbadrubberpiggy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@badbadrubberpiggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badbadrubberpiggy)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/24 "2009-07-09T17:36:39Z")
> [@sandra\_nz](#): > > Smoked salmon is lovely with scrambled eggs, just fold it in at the last minute. I like to add a bit of dill, if I’ve got some handy. And a little bit of sour cream! I’m prone to scrambling whatever I had for dinner the night before into the next morning’s eggs. Today, it was meatloaf (made w/ ground turkey, feta, garlic, and some other spices I forget), with some spinach. Good stuff. Black beans are great with salsa and guacamole, or slice avocado. Scramble olives & tomatoes with the eggs, then top or fill with hummus. I like it alone, or on a wrap of some kind, whatever I have handy. ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/25 "2009-07-09T17:40:20Z")
Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard before you put them in the pan. ---
**Author:** ![YamatoTwinkie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/cc9497/32.png) [@YamatoTwinkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YamatoTwinkie)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/26 "2009-07-09T17:57:45Z")
Watch [this](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_B3QNu_Ks) youtube video on the “perfect scrambled egg” ---
**Author:** ![Kingspades](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecae2f/32.png) [@Kingspades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kingspades)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/27 "2009-07-09T18:06:26Z")
To second **Dolores Reborn** , asparagus and scrambled eggs are awesome together. I’ve no idea why, but they both make one another taste better. I just warm some leftover asper-grass in the microwave and eat them side-by-side rather than trying to cook them together. ---
**Author:** ![otorophile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@otorophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/otorophile)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/28 "2009-07-09T18:12:07Z")
Eggs mayonnaise is nice. Mix scrambled eggs and mayonnaise, serve on toast with slice tomatoes. Add some pepper, lemon juice, and mustard to taste. ---
**Author:** ![Mahna\_Mahna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mahna\_Mahna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahna_Mahna)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/29 "2009-07-09T18:29:40Z")
I love sauteed mushrooms (especially shiitakes) and wilted spinach, sometimes with a handful of grated swiss cheese sprinkled on at the end if I’m in that kind of mood. I also found some garlic scapes at the farmers market the other day. They’re probably the best thing to happen to scrambled eggs - think garlic chives on steroids. I just chop up one or two scapes until very finely minced, and whisk into the eggs just before they go into the pan. ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/30 "2009-07-09T18:42:16Z")
poor man’s huevos rancheros: scramble eggs as you like, spread black bean sauce on a flour tortilla, heat lightly in toaster oven, put eggs into tortilla, roll up, eat. ---
**Author:** ![tumbleddown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@tumbleddown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tumbleddown)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/31 "2009-07-09T21:35:42Z")
I keep it simple. Eggs mixed with ice cold water (keeps 'em fluffier than milk, IME) with some finely diced onions, black pepper and rosemary. Cooked over a low-medium heat, and stirred constantly. ---
**Author:** ![Lamar\_Mundane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/32 "2009-07-09T21:39:33Z")
I’m not a fan of dumping green chile on everything like they do in New Mexico, but chopped green chiles and eggs are a match made in heaven. A little shedded cheddar on top, too. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Peyote\_Coyote](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5f8ce5/32.png) [@The\_Peyote\_Coyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Peyote_Coyote)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/33 "2009-07-09T21:41:45Z")
I’d recommend garlic, jalapeno peppers (you said you weren’t fond of peppers, but these will spice up your eggs), mushrooms, or celery. Or you can try any combination of the above. ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Mapp](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miss_mapp/32/369_2.png) [@Miss\_Mapp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Mapp)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/34 "2009-07-09T22:14:42Z")
What about capers? Very salty, but I like to toss a dozen or so in when I’m doing eggs with salmon and cream cheese , or the spinach and cream cheese recommended above. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/35 "2009-07-09T22:22:39Z")
Nutmeg has a fantastic affinity with eggs - just a bit of grated nutmeg, a little salt and black pepper. (nutmeg has become a table condiment in this house - it also goes well with cheesy things and with robust sauces like bolognese) ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/36 "2009-07-09T22:26:03Z")
I like spinach, mushroom and ricotta with a little parmesan (canned is fine) sprinkled on the top. If I have a little table cream I’ll spoon some on top if it all. My SO likes refried beans and fresh sliced chilies (I think serranos?) chopped big for crunch. If we have a fresh tomato he’ll toss that in too. And sliced avocado on the side. ---
**Author:** ![Eugene\_of\_Sandwich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c37758/32.png) [@Eugene\_of\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eugene_of_Sandwich)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/37 "2009-07-09T22:33:53Z")
No! Don’t scramble them. Fry them easy and add salsa to the pan. Throw on a plate with fried potatoes and pancakes and you’ve got a hit! ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/38 "2009-07-09T22:53:40Z")
Try gravelax (pickled salmon). ---
**Author:** ![parthenokinesis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/cc9497/32.png) [@parthenokinesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/parthenokinesis)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2009, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/39 "2009-07-10T01:24:36Z")
Serve them a top a slice of pizza. ---
**Author:** ![Trick\_Rider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Trick\_Rider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trick_Rider)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2009, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452/40 "2009-07-10T01:34:12Z")
Have you ever seen that cajun steak spice? (I think it might be Club House) sprinkle some of that in the eggs as you’re mixing them up. I like to top them with hot salsa and some of that cheese with the little pieces of hot peppers in them. Masochist Scramble, anyone? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-make-scrambled-eggs-interesting/502452.md?page=3)