Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs with Grilled Cheese Soldiers
Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs served with Grilled Cheese Soldiers. Plus my best tips for cooking hard and soft boiled eggs!If you prefer a more runny white, try cooking the eggs for closer to 4 minutes (or slightly under). These instructions will yield a mostly set white and very runny yolk, which is my preference. If you prefer a slightly thicker yolk (and very set white), try a 5-minutes egg.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- grated sharp cheddar cheese
- unsalted butter softened
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Soft-Boiled Eggs:
- Fill a small saucepan with cold water and bring to a boil. Turn down to a low simmer. Meanwhile, use a thumb tack, push pin, or needle to poke a small hole in the broad end of each egg.
- Using a spoon, lower the eggs into the water. It should be simmering gently. Set a time and cook the eggs for 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs from the water immediately and rinse under very cold water briefly.
- You can either choose to peel them–or as I prefer, trim the top of the egg (by tapping with the edge of a spoon or knife) and serve the eggs in the shell with a side of grilled cheese soldiers (see below). Season with salt and pepper.
Grilled Cheese Soldiers:
- Smear the outside of each slice of bread with butter and fill the inside with grated, sharp cheddar cheese. Heat a pan over medium heat. Carefully transfer sandwich to pan - butter side facing down - and brown on each side until golden and cheese is melted and gooey.
- Cut into 1-inch wide rectangles (or soldiers). Serve with the soft-boiled eggs.
Tips for Success:
- If you prefer a more runny white, try cooking the eggs for closer to 4 minutes (or slightly under). These instructions will yield a mostly set white and very runny yolk, which is my preference. If you prefer a slightly thicker yolk (and very set white), try a 5-minutes egg.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 526kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 431mg, Sodium: 1201mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g