The Unexpected Powder That Will Take Your Eggs To The Next Level

Cheesy eggs are one of the simple joys in life and make for a breakfast worth craving. All you need are a few staple ingredients that you most likely have on hand. From there, you're no more than 10 minutes away from enjoying a delicious and savory meal. Plus, they're probably one of the easiest and quickest meals you can throw together.

Because of the dish's simplicity, you're sure to be bombarded with tips, tricks, and secret ingredients that someone swears will give you the perfect recipe. While we're sure your friend's mom or grandma makes some great scrambled eggs, sometimes, you've got to step out of your comfort zone in the kitchen. 

The classics will always be there when you need them, but it's a good thing to change things up now and then. With this in mind, consider adding the unexpected, like a glob of cream cheese, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, or a certain powder, to take your eggs from ordinary to extraordinary.

While eggs usually don't need anything more than some butter and salt and pepper to shine, there's another ingredient that will bring them to a whole new level. We're talking about boxed mac 'n' cheese powder. That's right, the Kraft variety has come full circle and is finding its way back into your life, even as an adult — and we're not mad about it. The idea came from pastry chef Kate Siegel out of Nashville, and according to Food & Wine, it took her scrambled eggs up a notch in the best way possible.

So, the next time you're in the mood for some cheesy eggs for breakfast, we've got an idea for you: Take out that box of mac and cheese, set aside the noodles to make one of many gourmet mac and cheese recipes, and toss in some of that powdered cheese mix. Whisk your eggs so they're nice and frothy and homogeneous, then stir in the cheesy powder and give them another good whipping. Pour them into a pan over low heat with some melted butter and let them cook low and slow until you're left with zesty and cheesy scrambled eggs to devour however you choose. Our recommendation? Tuck them into a croissant with some bacon and a splash of hot sauce.

Perhaps the bright orange color and slightly tangy flavor of powdered cheese don't sound ideal — and that's perfectly fine. Because eggs are so versatile, there are countless styles and preferences to enjoy the scrambled variety that it's nearly impossible to please everyone. Some like them a little soft and runny, while others prefer a completely well-done, almost dry concoction. Then there are people who won't eat eggs that aren't cooked in bacon grease.

Secret ingredients are the spice of life, right? Well, Insider made our lives a whole lot easier by compiling a number of celebrity chef's tricks for the best eggs. Still, if you decide to use the powdered cheese just for your noodles, why not consider some other chef-favorite egg preparations?

Crème fraîche or even cream cheese makes for a delightfully creamy and velvety bite that will melt in your mouth. Additionally, cooking eggs with some minced onions or shallots adds a nice touch. The next time you're on brunch duty, don't sleep on scrambled eggs and, instead, dress them up for an extra nice experience.