Right, breakfast. Mornings are usually chaos around here, so getting something in me quickly is key. Forget those fancy recipes you see online, most days it’s just about getting fuel in the tank, and eggs are my go-to. They’re quick, they’re right there in the fridge, and hard to mess up too badly.
My Usual Scramble Dash
Most often, I just go for scrambled. Seriously, it’s the path of least resistance. I grab two, maybe three eggs depending on how hungry I feel. Crack ’em into a bowl? Sometimes. If I’m feeling fancy or have an extra minute, I’ll whisk them with a fork, maybe add a splash of milk, salt, pepper. But honestly? Half the time I just crack ’em straight into the hot pan with a bit of butter or oil already sizzling. Then I just scramble them right there in the pan with a spatula. It’s not pretty, but it’s fast. Often I’ll look in the fridge for sad-looking leftovers. A bit of cheese? Sure. Some chopped-up ham or that lonely spring onion? Toss it in. Cooks in minutes while the kettle boils.
Fried Eggs When Seconds Count
If I’m really short on time, it’s fried eggs. Pan hot, drop of oil, crack the egg in. The trickiest part is not breaking the yolk, which, let’s be real, happens. And sometimes the edges get a bit crispier than intended. Whatever. While it’s frying, I shove a piece of bread in the toaster. Egg done, slide it onto the toast. Maybe a sprinkle of salt and pepper if I remember. Boom. Breakfast.
The Slightly ‘Fancier’ Omelette Attempt
Okay, sometimes, maybe on a weekend morning if I’m feeling ambitious but still lazy, I’ll attempt an omelette. It’s basically scrambled eggs that you don’t scramble. I do the same routine: whisk a couple of eggs (usually actually whisk these ones), pour them into the oiled pan. Then I’ll add fillings I prepared while the pan was heating – maybe some chopped mushrooms or peppers. The folding part… well, it’s more of a fold-slash-mess operation usually. Doesn’t always look like the pictures, but tastes fine. Still pretty quick overall.
Boiled Eggs – The Make-Ahead Savior
I should also mention boiled eggs. Sometimes, if I have my act together on a Sunday evening, I’ll boil up a batch.
- Just chuck eggs in a pot.
- Cover with water.
- Boil for, I don’t know, 7-10 minutes depending on how you like the yolk.
- Cool ’em down fast in cold water.
Then they sit in the fridge. In the morning, I just grab one or two, peel ’em (which is always the most annoying part, right?), bit of salt, and eat ’em while getting other things ready. It’s probably the fastest option on the actual morning itself, just requires thinking ahead, which isn’t always my strong suit.
So yeah, that’s my reality of quick egg breakfasts. Nothing revolutionary, just simple stuff that gets the job done when time isn’t on my side. Keeps me going until lunch, usually.