This Is the Secret to Bobby Flay’s Legendary Scrambled Eggs

To be a massive Food Network fan is to be a massive Bobby Flay fan. The iconic chef has been with the Food Network since its infancy—all the way back to 1994. He sports experience from an impressive 17 cooking shows over the years including the ever-popular Beat Bobby Flay and Bobby’s Triple Threat, both of which I watch on the regular. Aside from Gordon Ramsay, he’s truly my treasure for trustworthy, delicious recipes. That’s why when I heard about his scrambled eggs, I knew I had to give em’ an honest go.

What does Bobby Flay put in his scrambled eggs?

It feels like looking behind the curtain when we get a snapshot of a talented chef’s favorite everyday meals. Even big time chefs like to keep it simple every now and again, and that’s exactly how Bobby likes his eggs. He uses a secret ingredient, and it may sound a bit familiar.

Much like Gordon Ramsay’s scrambled eggs, Bobby Flay also incorporates creme fraiche—the fancy French cousin of sour cream—into his eggs! He gave us the insider scoop during a quickfire round of questions on his Instagram. This fluffy condiment is a cultured cream, similar to sour cream or yogurt, that is thick and highly versatile in cooking.

How does Bobby Flay make scrambled eggs?

Bobby Flay’s perfect scrambled eggs begin with 12 large eggs, 4 tablespoons of cold butter cut into small pieces, 4 tablespoons of creme fraiche, and salt and pepper. If you don’t have any, you can make creme fraiche at home by adding a bit of buttermilk to heavy whipping cream and letting it thicken for 8 to 24 hours.

Start by cracking the eggs into a large bowl and whisking until they’re frothy with a uniform color. Then strain the eggs through a mesh strainer and add the creme fraiche. Heat the butter in a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat until it’s melted. Slowly add the eggs and mix them gently using a heat-resistant rubber spatula until curds begin to form. Promptly remove the pan from the heat while eggs are still slightly wet, and allow the heat from the pan to continue cooking the eggs for another minute. Fold in optional add-ins like green onion or cheese as the eggs come off the heat. Serve up the eggs with a couple strips of your favorite bacon.