Gordon Ramsay has once again captivated the culinary world, this time with a seemingly simple yet indulgent breakfast: soft scrambled eggs atop sourdough toast, generously slathered with a rich bacon jam.
Shared on TikTok, the video has amassed over 1.6 million views, showcasing Ramsay's signature technique for creamy scrambled eggs and his decadent bacon jam recipe.
Ramsay's method for scrambled eggs is renowned for its simplicity and effectiveness. He begins by cracking cold eggs into a cold pan, adding a knob of butter.
The pan is then placed over high heat, and the eggs are stirred continuously with a rubber spatula. After 30 seconds, the pan is removed from the heat for 10 seconds, then returned to the heat. This process is repeated until the eggs are softly set.
For added creaminess, a teaspoon of crème fraîche is stirred in just before serving. The eggs are seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and garnished with thinly sliced chives.
What makes this breakfast truly controversial, however, is the bacon jam. Ramsay slow-cooks bacon with caramelized onions, brown sugar, maple syrup, coffee, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes until it reaches a thick, jam-like consistency.
The unexpected sweetness from the brown sugar and maple syrup has caused quite a stir online. Some fans are obsessed with the sweet-savory twist, calling it 'a flavor explosion' and 'next-level breakfast.' Others argue that the sugar overpowers the savory bacon, insisting that a more traditional, less sweet version would be better.
The TikTok video has become a hotbed of debate. Comment sections are packed with passionate opinions.
One viewer wrote: "The sweetness of the bacon jam is a game-changer — I’ll never eat plain scrambled eggs again."
Another fired back: "I just want my bacon jam salty, not dessert-like!"
The division shows just how subjective taste can be, and why Ramsay’s creative choices often spark discussion.
But the sugar debate isn’t the only thing making this recipe go viral.
Fans are obsessed with Ramsay’s plating and the way the eggs melt into the jam on the toast. TikTok commenters are calling it 'visually hypnotic' and 'so Instagrammable,' with many admitting they might try it just for the aesthetic.
Some are even sharing their own twists, like adding avocado or a drizzle of hot sauce, proving that Ramsay’s recipe is sparking creativity as much as controversy.
Beyond the debate, the video has inspired fans to try Ramsay’s breakfast for themselves. Many are sharing their own recreations, experimenting with the bacon jam’s sweetness level and how it pairs with creamy scrambled eggs.
Some suggest reducing the brown sugar slightly, while others embrace the dessert-like richness as part of the indulgence. Whether you agree with the sweetness or not, Ramsay's recipe illustrates why he remains a culinary icon — pushing boundaries even in a seemingly uncontroversial dish like bacon and eggs.
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Lara Owen