Step 1

Remove the eggs from the fridge and crack them immediately into a nonstick skillet. Add the butter. Set the stove dial to medium, and gently stir the eggs with a spatula.

Step 2

After a minute, the eggs will begin forming curls. Ensure you scrape the pan’s bottom as you stir. Remove the pan from the heat for approximately 10 seconds, stirring as you do. Then, return the pan to heat for 30 seconds, still stirring.

Step 3

Continue the 10 sec/30 sec off/on heat cycle until the eggs are almost done (approximately 3 minutes).

Step 4

Remove the pan from the heat while the eggs still look a little wet. They’ll continue cooking in the hot pan even after you remove it from the stove eye.

Step 5

Top the eggs with chives and your choice of sour cream or crème fraîche. Lightly season them with salt and pepper. Slide the eggs onto a serving plate or toast, as you prefer. Enjoy!