Perfect Soft-Boiled Egg Recipe

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This perfect soft-boiled egg recipe creates eggs with a perfectly runny yolk and a tender white every time. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe will show you how to boil eggs to perfection for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast or snack.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

Scale:

Scale

0.25

0.5

3 quarts (2.8L) water

1 to 6 large eggs

Steps

Bring water to a gentle simmer in a medium pot. Gently lower eggs into water with a slotted spoon or strainer (do not drop eggs into water, as they might crack). Cook for exactly 6 minutes, then remove eggs with slotted spoon and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

63kcal

3%
Fat

4g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

0g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

177mg

8%
Sodium

131mg

6%

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

Perfect Soft-Boiled Egg Recipe

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts