Crock Pot Scrambled Eggs - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

FAQs

Do scrambled eggs keep well in a crock pot? ›

You can keep them warm in the crock pot for about 4-5 hours. If you leave them in too long eventually they will become rubbery, so it's best to eat them within 4-5 hours. When serving, top with cheddar cheese and green onions.

Actually the secret in fine restaurants is to do what the French do - add water. The water will steam during the cooking process and add air. I didn't believe it at first, but was shocked at the results when I tried it. Just a about a tablespoon per egg is enough.

It occurs when eggs have been cooked for too long or at too high a temperature.

Cooking the beaten eggs low and slow helps guard against overcooking and produces supremely creamy scrambled eggs with big, soft curds. This technique also works well with mix-ins, like shredded cheese or blanched spinach; add them in the last minute of cooking.

But you don't need that much water to achieve fluff. Even a little makes a difference. As cookbook author J. Kenji-López-Alt explains it in The Food Lab, adding water to scrambled eggs “means more vaporization occurs, creating larger bubbles in the eggs and lightening them.”

When asked if adding milk to scrambled eggs is a good idea, Robby Melvin, Southern Living Test Kitchen Director, simply and unequivocally said, "Nope." Chefs and home cooks agree that butter is the only dairy you need when scrambling eggs.

The combination of proteins in the egg white and moisture trapped between protein bonds is what causes eggs to firm up. When you add salt to the mixture, you can help these bonds form just right so that they're not too tight and your eggs don't get too rubbery.

Pour eggs into skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until eggs are scrambled and just set, but still moist. Remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream. Spread eggs into a greased 7 x 12-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

While adding salt is the most likely reason scrambled eggs taste better in a restaurant, it is likely not the only reason. Believe it or not, adding water to your eggs can make them taste better too.

Store a small amount of eggs in a slow cooker to keep them warm. Pour your leftover eggs directly into your slow cooker. Put the lid on the slow cooker and turn the dial to the lowest heat setting. You can keep your eggs in the slow cooker for up to 2 hours after making them.

How long do scrambled eggs last in container? ›

Only wait long enough for the eggs to cool down before sectioning them into portions and placing them in airtight containers. Label the containers with the date you're putting them away. The eggs will last for about three or four days, and this will allow you to keep track.

Once eggs have been thoroughly cooked, they should be placed in a shallow container to allow for quick and even cooling and then stored in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below. Leftover eggs should be eaten with 3–4 days (5).

Can scrambled eggs be made ahead of time? Yes … provided they're made and stored correctly. If you're going to make and serve them in less than an hour, you can keep them warm in the oven by covering the container they're in and placing a small oven-safe container of water under the cover so the eggs don't dry out.