Poached Egg In a Minute!
I love poached eggs. They’re so versatile and easy to make, not to mention delicious. This recipe is my go-to for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
Poached Egg
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, straight from the refrigerator (see recipe note)
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a gentle boil.
- Carefully crack an egg into the water and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3 minutes, or until the egg white is set and the yolk is cooked to your liking.
- Remove the egg from the water using a slotted spoon and Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1 egg
- Calories: 74
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Potassium: 63 mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar :0.4g
How long to poach an egg for
If you’re wondering how long to poach an egg for, the answer is 4 minutes. This cooking time will give you a perfectly cooked poached egg every time. Simply bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and then slip your eggs into the water. Cook for 4 minutes and then remove with a slotted spoon. Serve immediately or store in ice water until ready to eat.
What are two ways to poach an egg
There are 2 ways to poach an egg:
- Crack a large egg into a small bowl
- Stir vigorously to create a spinning vortex
How to make poached eggs
- Fill a pan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully crack the eggs into the water.
- Put a lid on the pan and cook for 3 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the pan and drain them on some kitchen paper before serving immediately.
