Can I scramble eggs in the evening and cook them in the morning?

Question

I have to eat breakfast at 6:30 am and there is not an opportunity for me to eat (even a snack) again until noon. Yes, my job schedule sucks. I would like to have a warm breakfast every now and then (as normally I have Kashi Go Lean cereal [high protein, high fiber] with organic yogurt and soya milk). Is it okay to scramble eggs in the evening, put them in the fridge overnight and then fry them up in the morning? Is that safe? Does it affect the texture of the eggs?

Thanks!

I know I sound lazy but I'm a grad student, and I have to leave my house at 6:45 am to get to my practicum placement (by bus, in the freezing cold!). I'm up late at night working on classwork and research, so every second in the morning counts.

Answer 1

http://www.eggsafety.org/

I really can't see how an extra 30 seconds to crack and scramble the eggs could possibly make that big of a difference, and I would assume the fresher the better, but the website above might help...

Answer 2

I understand you're trying to cut corners on time to catch up on sleep, being an ex single mother of three with a 24-7 job, time management was always a challenge.

There are some things that cannot be cheated. It is best to keep the eggs in the shell till use. Egg Beaters have additives to allow it to keep in the fridge. And since the eggs today have been 'pasturized' it's still prone to airborne bacteria the second it is out of the shell.

But pre-cooked eggs can be reheated in the skillet (I wouldn't suggest nuking rubbery eggs). Just cook, allow to cool, and ziplock it in the fridge. A pinch or two of shredded cheese helps add a few more calories to fuel your day.

Answer 3

It is probably ok to do that, as long as you cover them in the fridge so they won't absorb any wierd odors or flavors. But, may I suggest that you try leaving them until the morning and then microwaving them? My microwave only takes about a minute and a half to cook scrambled eggs, and in that time you could make a sandwich for lunch or finish tying your shoes or something, as well as put some bread in the toaster to go with it.

Another suggestion that I have: try making up some oatmeal or another kind of hot cereal the night before so all that you have to do in the morning is warm it up. Also. get everything ready as much as possible the night before so that you are ready to go and not racing at the last minute to shove everything important into that bag that keeps shrinking in size...
Hope that this will help you, I've been there myself. I had a 7:30 class one quarter and had to leave the house at 6:25 to get the bus that would get me to class on time. I am not a morning person so that was difficult for me, but I managed to survive, and you will too, as long as you take care of yourself!

~Alicia

Answer 4

Breaking and scrambling during the night and then cooking them in the morning is actually very dangerous. Eggs are a willy nilly food that need to be prepared and eaten as quick as possible once they are broken.

They get salmonella very easily and the cooking process will actually activate the bacteria to liven up. U are playing russian roulette by trying it.

I would just recommend you go out and buy some breakfast bars for when you are on the go.

EDIT: Here is a link you can look at for correct egg handling and storage techniques.

Answer 5

It takes less than a minute to crack and scramble eggs. I would just do that rather than leave them in the fridge. I can't imagine that they'd taste good. Have you ever left an open cup of milk in the fridge overnight? It's disgusting. I think eggs would do the same.

Answer 6

I can't see what the problem would be as long as you keep them in the fridge. Have you ever thought of Egg Beaters. Your could even scramble the eggs at night and heat them in the microwave. Sounds like you are a healthy eater, but you can get sausages that you can reheat and you can cook bacon and reheat it, too. Just give it a try. Use the medium or lower setting on your microwave and don't zap them very long.

Answer 7

You should be able to scramble in the evening, then cook in the morning... but....... WHY??? There may be a slight danger if the eggs have bacteria on them after you crack them, and I think there is some texture loss. Have you tried one of those egg scrambler glasses? You break the eggs, put them in the glass, cover it and it has sort of baffles inside..... shake for 4 seconds, pour the scrambled eggs into the pan. Best thing that happened to eggs since sliced toast!!!!

Answer 8

YES u most certainly can get your eggs ready the night before - - they must go into the fridge after they are cracked though. Apparently most of the people who answered have never worked in a restaurant before (or actually gotten eggs from the hens in the morning - - - - they happen to be warm in their shells at that time)

Answer 9

Wait Wait Wait! If it's that important to you why can't you GET OUT OF BED earlier? Better solution, eat breakfast before you go to bed, problem solved. What really scares me is I think you're serious. Are you one of those that puts on make-up as you drive? Enough said

Answer 10

i don't think so, if you put them in a refrigerator overnight. i have to agree with the other people who said that it's not like it takes an hour to mix eggs together. couldn't you just wake up 5 minutes earlier? what's the difference??