How to Make Poached Eggs

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    6 mins

  • Servings

    2 eggs

  • Calories

    63 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make Poached Eggs

Make perfect Poached Eggs every time with this easy recipe!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 eggs
  • water
  • salt and black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Bring 3-4 inches of water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
  2. Break one egg into a small bowl. Slide the egg gently into the simmering water. Repeat with remaining egg.
  3. Cook until whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes for a medium egg.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs. Season with salt & pepper and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add a teaspoon of white vinegar to water to keep the whites together as the egg cooks. (optional) 
  • Types of Poached Eggs
  • Watch carefully to avoid overcooking. Look for a solid white with a runny yolk.
  • Soft– 3 minutes will give you a very runny yolk and slightly undercooked white.
  • Medium– 4-5 minutes. 4 minutes yields a poached egg with a soft white and runny yolk. 5 minutes is a bit more set and jammy rather than runny.
  • Hard – 6 minutes produces eggs with a firm white and a yolk that is soft but not runny, or only slightly so.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 63 (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 63 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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