Anthony Bourdain Scrambled Eggs with Sour Cream Recipe

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Scrambled Eggs with Sour Cream Ingredients

You’ll need just 4 basic ingredients to make this scrambled eggs with sour cream:

• Bacon – Use thick-cut, but really anything will work. Cutting the bacon while frozen is a nice hack! You could also use ham (or leftover apricot glazed ham) in place of the bacon.
• Eggs – Use the highest-quality large eggs you can afford, they truly taste better! Look for deeply orange yolks, which will show good egg quality.
• Sour cream – Use full-fat sour cream for best flavor and texture.
• Chives – You could also use thinly sliced green onion, but chives are preferred.
• Sea salt and black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use sour cream instead of milk in scrambled eggs?

Yes, you can use sour cream instead of milk in scrambled eggs and in fact, you DON’T want to add milk or heavy cream to your scrambled eggs.

Why shouldn’t you add milk to scrambled eggs?

Adding milk to scrambled eggs is common, but you shouldn’t do it!

While we think it makes eggs, better, it actually dilutes the flavor and will give them a rubbery texture.

What is the secret ingredient for scrambled eggs?

Anthony Bourdain’s secret ingredient for scrambled eggs is sour cream, and once I tried it, I agreed completely!

What can you put in scrambled eggs to make them taste better?

Adding a dollop of sour cream to scrambled eggs will give them rich flavor and silky smooth texture.

How to Serve Scrambled Eggs to the Whole Family

I get it, feeding kids can be tough! But following the Division of Responsibility and knowing your job and your child’s job makes it SO much more enjoyable. You’ll be able to feed your kids any meal, which will help ensure that they are eating a variety of nutritious foods – with plenty of play food sprinkled in. 😉

In this case, serve the eggs alongside some bread, fruit, and milk so even if they won’t eat the eggs, they’re still getting enough at meal time.

Creamy Scrambled Eggs Nutrition + Substitutes

These simple scrambled eggs with sour cream have 285 calories per serving, 23 grams of fat, 17 grams of protein, and are low in total carbohydrates. Full nutrition facts can be found below the recipe card.

I’m fairly certain that Chef was not a fan of substitutions…so do so at your own risk! Anthony Bourdain perfect scrambled eggs substitutes:

• Egg Whites – Nope. Don’t do it.
• Light Sour Cream – Nope. Don’t do it.
• Chives – Could use thinly sliced green onions or other fresh herbs, but chives are best and highly recommended.

What to Serve with Scrambled Eggs with Sour Cream

These eggs and sour cream are a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Here’s what I like to serve them with:

• Bacon or sausage
• Toast – Your favorite kind or even toasted flour tortillas.I wouldn’t turn down summer avocado toast either.
• Simple green salad – These eggs are rich, so a salad pairs really well

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

If you like this perfectly creamy scrambled eggs recipe, you might also like some of these other easy breakfast recipes:

• Breakfast Tacos – This simple meal really works any time of day – breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Don’t forget the chipotle sour cream, now that you’re all about eggs and sour cream, I know you won’t! 🙂
• Healthy Apple Muffins – Whole grains and fruit baked together in a fluffy muffin? Everyone is happy.
• Baked Apple Oatmeal Bars – These bars are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or snacks. Made with nutritious ingredients like apples, eggs, and oatmeal.
• 16 Trader Joe’s Breakfast Items – Need some quick breakfast ideas? Check out this mix-and-match list to switch things up.
• Blueberry Banana Smoothie – This simple smoothie takes just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make! Don’t want to make your own? Try out daily harvest!
• Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes – Just 5 ingredients to make these healthy little pancakes that are loaded with whole grains and sweetened naturally with fruit.
• English Breakfast – Sort of traditional, this hearty meal works anytime of day.