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How to Make Poached Eggs
Make perfect Poached Eggs every time with this easy recipe!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 2 eggs
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- water
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Bring 3-4 inches of water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Break one egg into a small bowl. Slide the egg gently into the simmering water. Repeat with remaining egg.
- Cook until whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes for a medium egg.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs. Season with salt & pepper and serve warm.
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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
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
% 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.