Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Name: Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, whisked; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 slices thick white bread, toasted; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Rich and velvety British style soft scrambled eggs cooked slowly over low heat and served over warm buttered toast.

10 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 large eggs, whisked
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 slices thick white bread, toasted
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt half of the 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
2

Toast the 4 slices thick white bread and spread the remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter evenly over the slices.
3

Pour the 4 whisked large eggs into the skillet and add the 1/4 tsp fine sea salt.
4

Stir the eggs constantly over low heat until soft curds form.
5

Spoon the eggs over the buttered toasted thick white bread and top with 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

Questions

Can I make Scrambled Eggs on Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Scrambled Eggs on Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 slices thick white bread, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Scrambled Eggs on Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Scrambled Eggs on Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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