Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs Recipe (2024)

Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs Recipe (1)

There are so many theories about scrambled eggs. There's the hot-and-fast theory, the low-and-slow method, and just about everything in between. This modern version is inspired by a Heston Blumenthal method where the eggs are mixed with a little whole milk and melted butter and cooked in a sous vide water bath.

The texture is just amazing. They come out so light and cloudy; almost nothing like when cooked in a pan.

Tips for Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs

  • Add any flavorings (but not salt) to the eggs before adding to the bag.
  • Agitate the eggs every 5 minutes or so when they are in the water bath. They will be hot, so use a kitchen towel instead of your hands.
  • You can make perfect sous vide poached eggs at the same time as you make these scrambled eggs. The water bath is the same temp, and they get done in just about the same amount of time.
  • Since the eggs are cooked in the bag, there's no way for water to evaporate when they cook. You can use a paper towel to blot up a little water that might seep out onto the plate.

How to Make Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs

Pre-heat the water bath to 75° C / 167° F.

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Whisk up your eggs, whole milk, melted butter and any add-ins -- like chopped fresh thyme, bacon, scallions or anything else you love -- with your scrambled eggs.

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Place the whisked eggs in a Ziplock freezer bag, and use the water displacement method to seal the bag.

Sous vide for 15 to 16 minutes, pulling the bag out every 5 minutes or so to mix it up with your hands. The bag will be hot, so it's helpful to hold the bag in a kitchen towel so it's not too hot.

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Serve immediately topped with salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper.

These eggs go wonderfully with some leftover sous vide ham.

You can check out the equipment used (below) or check out the post all about Essential Sous Vide Accessories.

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Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs

Cloudy, light and fluffy is what comes to mind when you take your first bite of these sous vide scrambled eggs.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 3 large fresh cold eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Optional add-ins: fresh thyme, chopped bacon or whatever you like to add to your scrambled eggs
  • kosher salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the sous vide water bath to 75° C / 167° F.

  • Whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter and any add-ins in a bowl, then pour into a ziplock freezer bag.

  • Place in the water bath and seal using the water displacement method. Clip the bag to the side of the container to keep the ziplock bag above the water line.

  • Cook for 16 to 17 minutes, removing every 5 minutes to massage with your hands.

  • Remove from the bag and season with salt & pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This technique is inspired byHeston Blumenthal.
  • The eggs in the water bath will be hot to the touch, so you can use a kitchen towel to mix them during the cook.

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    • justin says

      It likely will take a little longer. I haven't experimented with changing the scale of this one though so I can't speak from experience. Definitely let me know if you do. Cheers!

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    • Nick says

      As with all sous vide, the more you have in one bag (the thicker the material), the longer it will take to cook through. I would suggest using more than one bag to minimise this.

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  1. Steve mc says

    Is it possible to bag the eggs the night before and leave in the fridge?
    Or even cook the night before and reheat in morning? Whats best prtice for reheathing?

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    • justin says

      You can definitely bag the eggs the night before and leave in the fridge. I haven't experimented with pre-cooking and re-heating them, so I can't give advice on that. If you do pre-heat, you would want to chill them with an ice bath and then bring them up to a safe temperature before eating. They might lose some of the wonderful texture that they get from this method when you re-heat.

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      • Sherry says

        The only concern I have about re-heating cooked scrambled eggs is the possibility of them discoloring.

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        • justin says

          Yes, but I believe it is high temps which cause them to change color, which wouldn't be in this case. But with that said, I would much rather just cook and eat as needed rather than chill and re-heat.

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  2. Andrew C says

    This came out delicious! We just did plain scrambled eggs with no add-ins. Put the salt in pepper in after. At first as I pulled it out for the last time, the contents of the bag looked unappetizing and still liquid, but when I opened the bag and looked inside they were the lightest more decadent scrambled eggs I've ever had. Maybe too rich to have every day but man I enjoyed this. Looking forward to experimenting with it some more.

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    • justin says

      Hi Andrew,
      Thrilled to hear that these eggs came out fantastic for you. Definitely rich, but so delicious. Keep on sous vid'ing. 🙂

      Reply

  3. Kristen says

    I've never heard of sous vide scrambled eggs. I always use the hot and fast method since scrambled eggs are my go to when I'm rushing to get out of the house in the morning. Next time I have a few extra minutes I'll pull out my sous vide and give this a try!

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    • justin says

      Hey Kristen,
      I know, right! It seems kinda crazy but it totally works.

      Reply

Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What temperature do you sous vide scrambled eggs at? ›

Add the butter, garlic, milk, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to a sous-vide pouch. Seal and cook at 167°F (75°C) for 30 minutes. Remove pouch from the water bath and shake vigorously. Open the pouch and pour contents into a mixing bowl, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

How do you know if scrambled eggs are cooked enough? ›

Keep your eggs moving. Every few minutes, stir and fold your eggs to break up any large curds, and scrape the bottom of your pan often to stop sheets from forming. Cook until you no longer have visible liquid in the pan, about five to seven minutes.

What temperature do you sous vide eggs? ›

Sous Vide Pasteurized Eggs - You can hold eggs in a “raw” state by placing them in an immersion circulator water bath between 130 and 135 degrees Fahrenheit for 75 to 90 minutes.

How long and what temperature to cook scrambled eggs? ›

Preheat the pan over medium heat, but don't get too crazy with the flame when it comes time to actually cook the eggs. "Scrambled eggs should be cooked slowly, over medium-low heat," explains Perry. "A good scramble takes a minute!" Go hotter, and you'll have overly dry eggs.

How to make a perfect sous vide egg? ›

So set your sous vide machine to 75C and 13 minutes and put the egg into the water bath -straight from the fridge and still in its shell. Note: if your sous vide cooker only has increments of 10 and 15 minutes, set it for 15 and then wait until it says 13 before putting the egg in.

What are 3 tips for making perfect scrambled eggs? ›

This Is the Best Way to Make Scrambled Eggs
  1. Crack the eggs on a flat surface.
  2. Don't be afraid to pre-salt eggs.
  3. Add a splash of milk.
  4. Use a fork, not a whisk.
  5. Cook in a nonstick pan.
  6. … and make sure it's cold.
  7. Keep the heat relatively low.
  8. Let them finish cooking off the stove.
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How much eggs is enough for scrambled? ›

Whisk your eggs with the salt until they're well-mixed and uniform. Count on about two eggs per person, so this scrambled egg recipe (which calls for six eggs) serves about three people. Warm butter in a skillet set to medium-low heat. Once it's juuuuust beginning to bubble, pour the eggs in.

What is the secret ingredient to add to scrambled eggs? ›

Some Southerners swear by adding a little milk, cheese, or even sour cream to their scrambled eggs to give the dish a delicious finish, but there is one secret ingredient that is sure to result in the fluffiest scrambled eggs you've ever tasted or served. It's water. That's right.

Why are IHOP scrambled eggs so good? ›

Restaurants do have a few tips, tricks, and secret ingredients for really elevating this seemingly simple dish. For example, IHOP adds a little pancake batter to their scrambled eggs to ensure they are light and fluffy while remaining filling, according to The Daily Meal.

How does Dolly Parton make fluffy scrambled eggs? ›

Parton said she always adds some ice water to her pan of scrambled eggs. "Put a few drops of ice water as you're cooking them and that makes them fluffier," she said.

How long should you sous vide eggs? ›

What is the Best Sous Vide Eggs Temperatures and Times? A whole book could be written on the nuances of sous vide eggs but in general they range from 140°F (60.0°C) for barely poached, up to 165°F (73.9°C) for basically hard-boiled. They are usually cooked for 40 to 60 minutes.

Can you sous vide eggs too long? ›

At 130°F, an egg can sit indefinitely without any sort of gelling taking place.

What should you not sous vide? ›

Fruit, unless you are making coulis. Almost everything else can successfully prepared by the Sous Vide method of cooking. Be careful with seafoods as they are delicate and need a very low temperature which puts you air risk of food poisoning if they have not been prepared or stored correctly.

How long to sous vide eggs at 140 degrees? ›

What is the Best Sous Vide Eggs Temperatures and Times?
  1. Semi-Hard Boiled: 150ºF for 40 to 60 Minutes (65.6ºC)
  2. Poached / Soft Boiled: 140ºF - 145ºF for 40 to 60 Minutes (60.0ºC)
  3. 13 Minute Egg - Poached: 167ºF for 13 Minutes (75.0ºC)
  4. Hard Boiled: 165ºF for 40 to 60 Minutes (73.9ºC)

Can you sous vide eggs at 63 degrees? ›

Typically, sous vide eggs are cooked at a low temperature (about 145°F/63°C) for at least 1 hour. This will give you yolks that are slightly thickened but still runny and barely set whites.

What is a 145 degree egg? ›

145°F / 62.8°C for 1 hour

Yolk is runny, and has a semi-thick jam-like consistency. Whites set, and are more firm.

How long does it take to sous vide an egg? ›

The egg whites are totally set, but the yolks are perfectly creamy, rich, and runny. It only takes 15 minutes to cook these eggs with the help of a sous vide precision cooker. They're easier and richer than poached or soft boiled eggs. You can crack them right into a bowl or onto a piece of toast – no peeling required.

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