You're Only One Ingredient Away From Fancy Scrambled Eggs

There's something to be said about a humble plate of scrambled eggs. It can be a form of sustenance at any point during the day — from breakfast to dinner, scrambled eggs are quick and easy to throw together. But there is one fancy ingredient that'll upgrade your scrambled eggs almost immediately: truffle. Mushrooms and eggs are known for being an ultimate combo, after all, but truffles are a whole new category. While truffles aren't exactly the same species as a mushroom, they are a type of fungus and are similar taste-wise, in that they are earthy and rich with umami flavor.

When put together, truffles and eggs create a luxurious pairing that can transform plain old scrambled eggs into an elegant dish. With their higher price point, truffles are meant to be savored and should be incorporated with a light hand and with ingredients that really let their flavors shine through. Once you've secured one of these earthy gems, you'll want to use them right away for the best flavor. To get the most from the truffles, use them within 4 to 5 days.

If you already know how to make the fluffiest scrambled eggs, then you're on the right path to making them even fancier. Truffles might have a hefty price tag but since they are so potent, you don't need much. Once you've secured one of these complex fungi, however, bringing to the dish is actually quite straightforward. After scrambling eggs to perfection, the easiest way to achieve truffle-egg nirvana is to finely shave slices of truffle over your finished eggs. You can use a truffle shaver to get the ideal amount.

Truffles are meant to be an elegant addition to dishes, so whether you're shaving them over a bed of pasta, scrambled eggs or even ice cream, a little goes a long way. With buttery soft scrambled eggs and nutty, rich truffles, the everyday breakfast you know and love just got a major upgrade that you'll look forward to every morning.