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Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

To make perfect soft boiled eggs, lower them into gently boiling water and boil them for exactly 5 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Remove the eggs from the fridge. In a small pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. How much water you use will depend on your saucepan. It should be enough to fully cover the eggs.
  2. Lower the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle boil. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the water.
  3. Gently boil the eggs, uncovered, for exactly 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water gently but quickly. Place them in egg cups.
  4. When cool enough to handle, slice the top of each egg with a sharp knife.
  5. Perfection achieved! A cooked white and a thick, runny yolk! Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper and dig in.

Notes

  • The sodium info is for the eggs only; add salt to taste.
  • The FDA recommends cooking eggs thoroughly.
  • In contrast to hard-boiled eggs, where you should use fairly old eggs (this makes them easier to peel), here I recommend using eggs that are as fresh as possible.
  • It's best to use eggs that are not refrigerator-cold to prevent the shells from cracking, especially since we're putting them into (gently) boiling water. But some eggs seem to have thin shells and are prone to cracking, no matter what you do.
  • You can keep the leftovers refrigerated, in their shell, and in an airtight container for up to two days. Reheat them by briefly placing them in simmering water for no longer than one minute.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2eggs Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 5294mg (221%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 2eggs
Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 5294mg 221%

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